Engine Oil: Specifications

1987 Dodge Shadow L4-135 2.2L SOHC TurboSECTION Specifications

SG, SG/CD*
*Preferred with Turbo engine. SG/CD required for 1991 Turbo engine.

CAPACITY, Refill:
2.6L engine 4.3 Liters 4.5 Quarts
Others 3.8 Liters 4.0 Quarts
Capacity shown is without filter. When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed

Above 20°F (-7°C) 10W-30, 10W-40‡ 10W-50‡, 15W-40, 20W-40‡, 20W-50‡, 30
20° to 80°F (-7°to 27°C 20W-20‡
Above 10°F (-12°C) 15W-40
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30, 10W-40‡, 10W-50‡
Below 100°F (38°C) 5W-30*, 5W-40‡
*Not recommended in Turbo or 4-cyl. Vans; 1987-88, above 60°F (16°C); 1989, above 32°F (0°C) or in 4V engines at any temperature
5.2L-4V engines used for maximum performance service: 40, 30, or 20W-40, 20W-50 providing cold starting is satisfactory




RENDER: 1.0x

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