1986 Pontiac Parisienne Oil Type & Capacity

The 1986 Pontiac Parisienne oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); 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, 5.0 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 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, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 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, 5.0 Y takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 — 4.3L EngSAE 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, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 Y — 5.0L EngSAE 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, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 Y, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L EngSAE 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 Y, 200C/MV9 — 5.0L EngSAE 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, 200-4R/MW9 — 4.3L EngSAE 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, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 EngSAE 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 Y — 5.0L EngSAE 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.

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1986 Pontiac Parisienne factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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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 1986 Pontiac Parisienne take?

It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; 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, 5.0 Y uses 5W-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, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-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, 5.0 Y uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 1986 Pontiac Parisienne take?

Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 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, 5.0 Y holds 5.0 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, 5.0 Y, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, 5.0 Y, 200C/MV9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200-4R/MW9 holds 4.0 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, 5.0 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Pontiac Parisienne?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Pontiac Parisienne. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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