1983 American Motors Spirit Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 American Motors Spirit takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL, Automatic, 904 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, Automatic, A998 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, Standard, T4 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| DL, Standard, T5 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| GT, Automatic, 904 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| GT, Automatic, A998 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| GT, Standard, T4 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| GT, Standard, T5 | API - SF, SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Spirit
1983 American Motors Spirit factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
14.0 quarts (13.24 L) — 50/50 mixture of AMC Antifreeze 8993850 and water or equivalent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 American Motors Spirit take?
The 1983 American Motors Spirit 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 Spirit take?
The 1983 American Motors Spirit holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change, or 6.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 American Motors Spirit?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 American Motors Spirit. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.