1983 Volvo 244 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Volvo 244 oil type depends on the engine: the DL, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the DL, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.3 88, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.3 88, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.4 77, Automatic takes 10W-30 (7.4 quarts with filter); the GL, 2.4 77, Standard takes 10W-30 (7.4 quarts with filter); the GLT, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GLT, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DL, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- DL, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GL, 2.3 88, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GL, 2.3 88, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GL, 2.4 77, Automatic: 10W-30, 7.4 quarts with filter
- GL, 2.4 77, Standard: 10W-30, 7.4 quarts with filter
- GLT, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GLT, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| DL, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2.3 88, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2.3 88, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2.4 77, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 7.40 QTS. | 6.60 QTS. | — |
| GL, 2.4 77, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 7.40 QTS. | 6.60 QTS. | — |
| GLT, Automatic — 2.1L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GLT, Standard — 2.1L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (-4Deg.F to Above 104Deg.F) Preferred. Oils with designation SF/CC & SF/CD comply with these demands. | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 244
1983 Volvo 244 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.7 quarts (9.17 L) — VOLVO Coolant Type C
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Volvo 244 take?
It depends on the engine: DL, Automatic uses 10W-30; DL, Standard uses 10W-30; GL, 2.3 88, Automatic uses 10W-30; GL, 2.3 88, Standard uses 10W-30; GL, 2.4 77, Automatic uses 10W-30; GL, 2.4 77, Standard uses 10W-30; GLT, Automatic uses 10W-30; GLT, Standard uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1983 Volvo 244 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DL, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; DL, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GL, 2.3 88, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GL, 2.3 88, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GL, 2.4 77, Automatic holds 7.4 quarts with filter; GL, 2.4 77, Standard holds 7.4 quarts with filter; GLT, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GLT, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Volvo 244?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Volvo 244. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.