1984 GMC Caballero Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 GMC Caballero oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the Diablo, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 (7.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.8 9, 250C/M31: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 H, 250C/M31: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 3.8 9, 250C/M31: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 3.8 A, 250C/M31: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 5.0 H, 250C/M31: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Diablo, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — V8,Diesel | SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Base, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — V8,Diesel | SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 — V6 | SAE 10W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — V8,Diesel | SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Diablo, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
| Diablo, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — V8,Diesel | SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30 | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Diablo, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — V8 | SAE 10W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | API - SF/CC Energy Conserving. |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 GMC Caballero take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; Base, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 uses 10W-30; Base, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 uses 10W-30; Base, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 10W-30; Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; Base, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 uses 10W-30; Base, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 uses 10W-30; Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 10W-30; Base, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30; Base, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30; Diablo, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 10W-30; Diablo, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30; Diablo, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses SF/CD Quality Preferred SAE 30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1984 GMC Caballero?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 3.8 9, 200-4R/MW9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 3.8 9, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 3.8 A, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 3.8 A, 250C/M31 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 5.0 H, 250C/M31 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 5.0 H, 350C/MV4 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Diablo, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1984 GMC Caballero?
Most 1984 GMC Caballero 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 — GMC recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 GMC Caballero?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 GMC Caballero. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.