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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CAMARO V8-305 5.0L VIN H 4-BBLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCECRANKCASE
1982 Chevrolet Camaro V8-305 5.0L VIN H 4-bbl
Crankcase
1982 Chevrolet Camaro V8-305 5.0L VIN H 4-bblSECTION Crankcase
Diesel engine SG/CD(Motor Oil, API Service SG/CD)
Gasoline engine SG
CAPACITY, Refill:
Diesel, including filter
4-cyl. 5.2 Liters 5.5 Quarts
6-cyl. 5.6 Liters 6.0 Quarts
8-cyl. 6.6 Liters 7.0 Quarts
Gasoline
2.5L (151) eng. 2.8 Liters 3.0 Quarts
Others 3.8 Liters 4.0 Quarts
Gasoline capacity shown is without filter. When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed
Diesel Engine:
4-cyl.
Above 78°F (25°C) 40
32° to 90°F (0° to 30° C) 30
Below 85°F (28°C) 10W-30
6-, 8-cyl.
Above 32°F (0°C) 30**
0° to 60°F (-18° to 16°C) 15W-40
Below 60°F (16°C) 10W-30
Gasoline Engine:
Above 40°F (4°C) 30
Above 20°F (-7°C) 20W-30, 10W-30, 20W-40,
20W-50
Above 10°F (-12°C) 15W-40
0° to 60°F (-18° to 16°C) 10W, 5W-30*
10W-30W***
Below 20°F (-7°C) 5W-20W‡, 5W-30
*5W-30 may be used up to 100°F (38°C) in 4-cyl. & 2.8L V-6 engines
**30 is preferred above 32°F (0°C), especially for continuous duty driving
‡Not recommended for sustained high speeds
***10W-30 preferred above 0°F (-18°C)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.