1985 Chevrolet Citation II Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Chevrolet Citation II oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Hatchback, 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 Hatchback, 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 Hatchback, 2.8 W, 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. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 — 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 Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 — 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 Hatchback, 2.8 X, 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. | — | — |
| 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, 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. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 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 Hatchback, 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 Hatchback, 2.8 W, 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. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 — 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 Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 — 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 Hatchback, 2.8 X, 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. | — | — |
| 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, 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. | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1985 Chevrolet Citation II take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic uses 5W-30; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1985 Chevrolet Citation II?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.5 R, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MX6 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 W, Standard, MY8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4D Hatchback, 2.8 X, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1985 Chevrolet Citation II?
Most 1985 Chevrolet Citation II 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 — Chevrolet recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Chevrolet Citation II?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Chevrolet Citation II. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.