1985 Pontiac Parisienne Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Pontiac Parisienne oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 takes 10W-30 (7.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 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:
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9: 10W-30, 7.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (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, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (0Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-30 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (Preferred) (32Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 7.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Parisienne
1985 Pontiac Parisienne factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
12.0 quarts (11.35 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 Pontiac Parisienne take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 10W-30; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 uses 10W-30; Brougham, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1985 Pontiac Parisienne take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 5.0 H, 200C/MV9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 5.7 N, 200-4R/MW9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 5.7 N, 200C/MV9 holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Pontiac Parisienne?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Pontiac Parisienne. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.