1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer oil type depends on the engine: the 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, MC9 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, ML2 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2.5 E, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts with filter); the 2.8 R, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, MC9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, ML2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, MC9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, ML3 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, MC9: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, ML2: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2.5 E, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- 2.8 R, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, MC9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, ML2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, MC9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, ML3: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, MC9 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, ML2 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.5 E, RWD, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.8 R, 4WD, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, MC9 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, ML2 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, MC9 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, ML3 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 0Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), SAE 30 (Above 40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.5 quarts (10.88 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 S10 Blazer take?
It depends on the engine: 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, MC9 uses 5W-30; 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, ML2 uses 5W-30; 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 uses 5W-30; 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2.5 E, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; 2.8 R, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, MC9 uses 5W-30; 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, ML2 uses 5W-30; 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 uses 5W-30; 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, MC9 uses 5W-30; 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, ML3 uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.5 E, 4WD, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, MC9 holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2.5 E, 4WD, Standard, ML2 holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2.5 E, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2.5 E, RWD, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; 2.8 R, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, MC9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2.8 R, 4WD, Standard, ML2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 180C/MD2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2.8 R, RWD, Automatic, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, MC9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 2.8 R, RWD, Standard, ML3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.