1983 American Motors Alliance Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 American Motors Alliance takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 2D Sedan, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 2D Sedan, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 2D Sedan, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 2D Sedan, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Sedan, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Sedan, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Sedan, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Sedan, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Sedan, 1.4 E, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 2D Sedan, 1.4 E, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 1.4 D, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 1.4 D, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 1.4 E, Standard, JB0 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 1.4 E, Standard, JB1 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 1.4 D, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 1.4 D, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 1.4 E, Automatic | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 1.4 E, Standard | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.00 QTS. | — |
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1983 American Motors Alliance factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
4.8 quarts (4.54 L) — 50/50 mixture of AMC Antifreeze 8993850 and water or equivalent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 American Motors Alliance take?
The 1983 American Motors Alliance takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1983 American Motors Alliance take?
The 1983 American Motors Alliance holds 4.0 quarts with a filter change, or 3.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 American Motors Alliance?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 American Motors Alliance. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.