1984 Chevrolet Caprice Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 Chevrolet Caprice oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Coupe, 3.8 9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 3.8 A takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Coupe, 3.8 9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 3.8 9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 3.8 A: 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: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: 5W-30, 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: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: 5W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Coupe, 3.8 9 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 3.8 A — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (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 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (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 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (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 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (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 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (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 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (60Deg.F to below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 3.8 9 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 3.8 A 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 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; 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 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 3.8 9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 3.8 A, 350C/MX2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 5.7 N, 350C/MV4 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 3.8 9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 3.8 A 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 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.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 Chevrolet Caprice?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.