1983 Buick LeSabre Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Buick LeSabre oil type depends on the engine: the Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Estate Wagon, 5.7 N takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (3.96 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Estate Wagon, 5.7 N: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 3.96 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Custom, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Custom, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Estate Wagon, 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. | — | — |
| Estate Wagon, 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, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — 3.8L 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, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 — 3.8L 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, 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, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 2D Coupe, 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, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — 3.8L 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, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 — 3.8L 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, 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, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Sedan, 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. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
12.98 quarts (12.28 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 LeSabre take?
It depends on the engine: Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 uses 5W-30; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 uses 5W-30; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y uses 5W-30; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 uses 5W-30; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1983 Buick LeSabre?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Custom, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Custom, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Estate Wagon, 5.0 Y holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Estate Wagon, 5.7 N holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 4.1 4 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.0 Y, 250C/M31 holds 3.96 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 holds 6.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1983 Buick LeSabre?
Most 1983 Buick LeSabre owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Buick recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Buick LeSabre?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Buick LeSabre. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.