1984 Chevrolet Celebrity Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Standard takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Standard: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L 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) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L 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) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 — 2.8L 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, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 — 2.8L 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, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Standard — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L 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) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L 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) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 — 2.8L 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, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 — 2.8L 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, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Standard — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L 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) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Standard — 2.5L 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) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 — 2.8L 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 Wagon, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 — 2.8L 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 Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Standard — 4.3L 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) | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Celebrity
1984 Chevrolet Celebrity factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.6 quarts (9.08 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 uses 5W-30; 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 uses 5W-30; 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 uses 5W-30; 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Coupe, 4.3 T, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 4.3 T, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 125C/MD9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 2.8 X, 440T4/ME9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 125C/MD9 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Automatic, 440T4/ME9 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon, 4.3 T, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 Chevrolet Celebrity. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.