1985 Chevrolet Camaro Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Chevrolet Camaro oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.5 2, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.5 2, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.8 S, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.8 S, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 5.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Berlinetta, 5.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 F takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 G takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 H, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 H, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.5 2, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 2, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.8 S, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.8 S, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Berlinetta, 5.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 F: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 G: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 H, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 H, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.5 2, 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. | — | — |
| Base, 2.5 2, 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. | — | — |
| Base, 2.8 S, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Base, 2.8 S, Standard — 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. | — | — |
| Base, 5.0 H — 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. | — |
| Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Automatic — 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. | — | — |
| Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Standard — 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. | — | — |
| Berlinetta, 5.0 H — 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. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 F — 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. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 G — 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. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 H, Automatic — 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. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 H, Standard — 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. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 2, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 2, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2.8 S, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.8 S, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 5.0 H uses 5W-30; Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Automatic uses 5W-30; Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Standard uses 5W-30; Berlinetta, 5.0 H uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 F uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 G uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 H, Automatic uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 H, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1985 Chevrolet Camaro take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 2, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 2, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.8 S, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.8 S, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Berlinetta, 5.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 F holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 H, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 H, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.