1987 Cadillac Fleetwood Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d'Elegance | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Seventy Five | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Sixty Special | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Fleetwood
1987 Cadillac Fleetwood factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.4 quarts (12.68 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood take?
The 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 15W-40 (10Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood take?
The 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.