1984 Peugeot 505 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 Peugeot 505 oil type depends on the engine: the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.0 1, Automatic takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.0 1, Standard takes 15W-40 (8.4 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.3 4, Automatic takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.3 4, Standard takes 15W-40 (10.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard: 15W-40, 10.5 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard: 15W-40, 8.4 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard — 2.3L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 10.50 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard — 2.0L Eng | API - CD, SAE 15W-40 | 8.40 PTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 — 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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More specs & repair guides for your 505
1984 Peugeot 505 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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 1984 Peugeot 505 take?
It depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic uses 15W-40; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard uses 15W-40; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic uses 15W-40; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard uses 15W-40; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic uses 15W-40; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard uses 15W-40; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 uses 15W-40; S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic uses 15W-40; S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard uses 15W-40; S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic uses 15W-40; S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard uses 15W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic uses 15W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard uses 15W-40; S, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 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.
How much oil does a 1984 Peugeot 505 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic holds 8.4 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard holds 8.4 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic holds 10.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard holds 10.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic holds 8.4 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard holds 8.4 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 holds 10.5 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Automatic holds 8.4 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 2.0 1, Standard holds 8.4 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Automatic holds 10.5 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, 2.3 4, Standard holds 10.5 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Automatic holds 8.4 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.0 1, Standard holds 8.4 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon, 2.3 4 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.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 Peugeot 505?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 Peugeot 505. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.