1987 Chevrolet Caprice Oil Type & Capacity

The 1987 Chevrolet Caprice oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt 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, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.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 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.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 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.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 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Base, 4D Wagon — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.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 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.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 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.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 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.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 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 — 4.3L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
Classic, 4D Wagon — 5.0L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F)4.00 QTS.
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Coolant capacity

12.2 quarts (11.54 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 Chevrolet Caprice 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, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 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, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30.

What is the oil capacity of a 1987 Chevrolet Caprice?

Oil 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, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 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, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 2D Coupe, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 2D Coupe, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 200C/MV9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 200-4R/MW9 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 H, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Wagon holds 5.0 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 1987 Chevrolet Caprice?

Most 1987 Chevrolet Caprice owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Chevrolet recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Chevrolet Caprice?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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