1986 Chevrolet Camaro Oil Type & Capacity
The 1986 Chevrolet Camaro oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.5 2 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, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 5.0 H, Standard 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, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Berlinetta, 5.0 H, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 F, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 F, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 G, M39 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Z28, 5.0 G, MC4 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: 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, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 H, Standard: 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, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Berlinetta, 5.0 H, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 F, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 F, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 G, M39: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Z28, 5.0 G, MC4: 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 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 3.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.8 S, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.8 S, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 5.0 H, Automatic — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 5.0 H, Standard — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Standard — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Berlinetta, 5.0 H, Automatic — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Berlinetta, 5.0 H, Standard — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 F, Automatic — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 F, Standard — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 G, M39 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 G, MC4 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 H, Automatic — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Z28, 5.0 H, Standard — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Camaro
1986 Chevrolet Camaro factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.8 quarts (9.27 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1986 Chevrolet Camaro take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 2 uses 5W-30; Base, 2.8 S, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.8 S, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 5.0 H, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 5.0 H, Standard uses 5W-30; Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Automatic uses 5W-30; Berlinetta, 2.8 S, Standard uses 5W-30; Berlinetta, 5.0 H, Automatic uses 5W-30; Berlinetta, 5.0 H, Standard uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 F, Automatic uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 F, Standard uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 G, M39 uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 G, MC4 uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 H, Automatic uses 5W-30; Z28, 5.0 H, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1986 Chevrolet Camaro take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 2 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, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 H, Standard 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, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Berlinetta, 5.0 H, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 F, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 F, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 G, M39 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Z28, 5.0 G, MC4 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 1986 Chevrolet Camaro?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Chevrolet Camaro. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.