Oldsmobile Intrigue Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Oldsmobile Intrigue takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2001-2002 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2000 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-2002 | 5W-30 | 6.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1999 | 10W-30 / 5W-30 | 4.5-6 qt | Shop 10W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 1998 | 10W-30 | 4.5 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Intrigue year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Oldsmobile Intrigue take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Oldsmobile Intrigue takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2001-2002 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2000 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Oldsmobile Intrigue take?
About 6.4 qt with a filter change on 2001-2002 models, and 6 qt on 2000 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2001-2002: 5W-30; 2000: 5W-30; 1999: 10W-30/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 5 of 5 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Oldsmobile Intrigue, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 3.5L 6-cyl and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 3.5L 6-cyl. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.