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1983 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu V8-305 5.0L

Crankcase

1983 Chevrolet Chevelle/Malibu V8-305 5.0LSECTION Crankcase

Diesel engine SG/CD(Motor Oil, API Service SG/CD)
Gasoline engine SG
CAPACITY, Refill:
Diesel, including filter
4-, 6-cyl. 5.8 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 32°F (0°C) 30**
Above 15°F (-0°C) 15W-40
All temperatures 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-20, 20W-40, 20W-50
Above 10°F (-12°C) 15W-40
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30***
Below 60°F (16°C) 52-30*
*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
***10W-30 is preferred above 0°F (-18°C)


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