1984 Pontiac 6000 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 Pontiac 6000 oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T takes 10W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T takes 10W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T takes 10W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T takes 10W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T takes 10W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T takes 10W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the STE takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T: 10W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T: 10W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T: 10W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T: 10W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T: 10W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T: 10W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- STE: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40 (15Deg.F to 75Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| STE — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20/40/50 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 6000
1984 Pontiac 6000 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) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 Pontiac 6000 take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T uses 10W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R uses 5W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X uses 5W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T uses 10W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T uses 10W-30; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X uses 5W-30; LE, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T uses 10W-30; STE uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1984 Pontiac 6000 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T holds 6.5 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 R holds 3.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.8 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 4.3 T holds 6.5 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 R holds 3.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.8 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 4.3 T holds 6.5 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.5 R holds 3.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 2.8 X holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Wagon, 4.3 T holds 6.5 quarts with filter; STE holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 Pontiac 6000?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 Pontiac 6000. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.