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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CAPRICE WAGON V8-307 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSENGINE OILSPECIFICATIONS
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0L
Engine Oil: Specifications
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon V8-307 5.0LSECTION Specifications
Diesel engine SG/CD(Motor Oil, API Service SG)
Gasoline engine SG
CAPACITY, Refill:
Diesel, including filter 5.8 Liters 6.0 Quarts
Gasoline, 2.5L (151) 2.8 Liters 3.0 Quarts
Others 3.8 Liters 4.0 Quarts
*Preferred
Gasoline, capacity shown is without filter. When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed
Diesel Engine:
Above 32°F (0°C) 30
Above 15°F (-10°C) 15W-40
Below 100°F (38°C) 10W-30*
Gasoline Engine:
1986 5.0L (307):
Above 40°F (4°C) 30
Above 20°F (7°C) 20W-20
Above 10°F (-12°C) 15W-40
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30*
Below 60°F (16°C) 5W-30
1987 3.8L (231):
Above 40°F (4°C) 30+
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30*
Below 60°F (16°C) 5W-30
Others:
Above 40°F (4°C) 30
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30
All temperatures 5W-30*
*Preferred
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.