1983 Peugeot 505 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Peugeot 505 oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.3 2, Automatic takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.3 2, Standard takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.3 4, Automatic takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2.3 4, Standard takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2.3 4, Automatic takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2.3 4, Standard takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter); the STI, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts qt with filter); the STI, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts qt with filter); the STI, 2.3 4, Automatic takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter); the STI, 2.3 4, Standard takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.0 1, Automatic: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.0 1, Standard: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.3 2, Automatic: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.3 2, Standard: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.3 4, Automatic: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.3 4, Standard: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- S, 2.0 1, Automatic: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2.0 1, Standard: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- S, 2.3 4, Automatic: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- S, 2.3 4, Standard: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.0 1, Automatic: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.0 1, Standard: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.3 4, Automatic: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.3 4, Standard: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.0 1, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.0 1, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.3 2, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.3 2, Standard — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.3 4, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2.3 4, Standard — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.0 1, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.0 1, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.3 4, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.3 4, Standard — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.0 1, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.0 1, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.3 4, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.3 4, Standard — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
9.0 quarts (8.51 L) — 50/50 mixture of PEUGEOT Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Peugeot 505 take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.0 1, Automatic uses 15W-40; Base, 2.0 1, Standard uses 15W-40; Base, 2.3 2, Automatic uses 15W-40; Base, 2.3 2, Standard uses 15W-40; Base, 2.3 4, Automatic uses 15W-40; Base, 2.3 4, Standard uses 15W-40; S, 2.0 1, Automatic uses 15W-40; S, 2.0 1, Standard uses 15W-40; S, 2.3 4, Automatic uses 15W-40; S, 2.3 4, Standard uses 15W-40; STI, 2.0 1, Automatic uses 15W-40; STI, 2.0 1, Standard uses 15W-40; STI, 2.3 4, Automatic uses 15W-40; STI, 2.3 4, Standard uses 15W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 1983 Peugeot 505?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.0 1, Automatic holds 8.4 quarts with filter; Base, 2.0 1, Standard holds 8.4 quarts with filter; Base, 2.3 2, Automatic holds 10.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2.3 2, Standard holds 10.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2.3 4, Automatic holds 10.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2.3 4, Standard holds 10.5 quarts with filter; S, 2.0 1, Automatic holds 8.4 quarts with filter; S, 2.0 1, Standard holds 8.4 quarts with filter; S, 2.3 4, Automatic holds 10.5 quarts with filter; S, 2.3 4, Standard holds 10.5 quarts with filter; STI, 2.0 1, Automatic holds 8.4 quarts with filter; STI, 2.0 1, Standard holds 8.4 quarts with filter; STI, 2.3 4, Automatic holds 10.5 quarts with filter; STI, 2.3 4, Standard holds 10.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1983 Peugeot 505?
Most 1983 Peugeot 505 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 — Peugeot recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Peugeot 505?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Peugeot 505. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.