1983 Buick Electra Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Buick Electra oil type depends on the engine: the Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts with filter); the Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts with filter); the Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts with filter); the Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts with filter); the Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.96 QTS. | — | — |
| Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.96 QTS. | — | — |
| Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 — 4.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.96 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 — 4.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.96 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 — 4.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.96 QTS. | — | — |
| Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 — 4.1L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.96 QTS. | — | — |
| Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Electra
1983 Buick Electra factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
16.28 quarts (15.4 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Buick Electra take?
It depends on the engine: Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 uses 5W-30; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N uses 5W-30; Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y uses 5W-30; Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N uses 5W-30; Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y uses 5W-30; Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1983 Buick Electra take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Park Avenue, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Park Avenue, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N holds 6.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Buick Electra?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Buick Electra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.