1983 Chevrolet Citation Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Chevrolet Citation oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Citation
1983 Chevrolet Citation factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.0 quarts (8.51 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 Chevrolet Citation take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1983 Chevrolet Citation take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 Z, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Chevrolet Citation?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Chevrolet Citation. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.