1985 Chevrolet Impala Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Chevrolet Impala oil type depends on the engine: the 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 5.0 H takes 10W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 5.0 H: 10W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.0 H — 5.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (60Deg.F to below -20Deg.F), 15W-40 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 30 (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Impala
1985 Chevrolet Impala factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
14.0 quarts (13.24 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1985 Chevrolet Impala take?
It depends on the engine: 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 uses 10W-30; 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 10W-30; 5.0 H uses 10W-30; 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1985 Chevrolet Impala take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 5.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Chevrolet Impala. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.