If its a 4.3 vortech 4.5 quarts,keep the other 1/2 quart in case it gets low, usually after 100,000 miles it uses a 1/2 quart
About 3
3.5 quarts
8
4.5 quarts with filter replacement.
( 6 quarts ) with engine oil filter change / according to the owners manual
3.5 quartz
( 5 quarts ) with engine oil filter change , according to the Owner Guide
The engine holds five quarts.
4.1 - per Auto Zone
5
4.5 qts with oil filter change.
The 98 cavalier holds 4.25 quarts. of oil approximately. The missing dipstick can cause oil to blow out of the dipstick tube while driving.