1983 Oldsmobile Omega Oil Type & Capacity

The 1983 Oldsmobile Omega oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4D Sedan, 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:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)3.00 QTS.
Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Standard — 2.8L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 or 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.

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More specs & repair guides for your Omega

1983 Oldsmobile Omega factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

9.5 quarts (8.99 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 Oldsmobile Omega take?

It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Standard uses 5W-30; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic uses 5W-30; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Standard uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 1983 Oldsmobile Omega take?

Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 2D Coupe, 2.8 Z, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4D Sedan, 2.8 Z, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Oldsmobile Omega?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Oldsmobile Omega. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

Other Oldsmobile Omega years

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