1983 Chevrolet Impala Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Chevrolet Impala oil type depends on the engine: the 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 15W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes 15W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 takes 15W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 15W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes 15W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 takes 15W-40 (7.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 4D Sedan, 3.8 9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 15W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: 15W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2: 15W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 15W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: 15W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2: 15W-40, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) & 10W-40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40, & 20W-50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) & 10W-40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40, & 20W-50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) & 10W-40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40, & 20W-50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) & 10W-40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40, & 20W-50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) & 10W-40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40, & 20W-50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 10W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 10W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 10W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) & 10W-40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40, & 20W-50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) & 10W-40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20, 20W-40, & 20W-50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 10W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 10W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 10W-30 (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
14.0 quarts (13.24 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 Impala take?
It depends on the engine: 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 15W-40; 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 15W-40; 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 uses 15W-40; 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 15W-40; 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 15W-40; 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 uses 15W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 1983 Chevrolet Impala?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 350C/MX2 holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1983 Chevrolet Impala?
Most 1983 Chevrolet Impala 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 — Chevrolet recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Chevrolet Impala. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.