1987 Peugeot 505 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Peugeot 505 oil type depends on the engine: the GL, Automatic takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the GL, Standard takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Automatic takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Standard takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, 4D Wagon takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.2 8, Automatic takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.2 8, Standard takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.8 9, Automatic takes 10W-40 (6.9 quarts with filter); the STI, 2.8 9, Standard takes 10W-40 (6.9 quarts with filter); the STX, Automatic takes 10W-40 (6.9 quarts with filter); the STX, Standard takes 10W-40 (6.9 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter); the Turbo, 4D Wagon takes 10W-40 (5.3 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GL, Automatic: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- GL, Standard: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Automatic: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Standard: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, Standard: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Wagon: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.2 8, Automatic: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.2 8, Standard: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.8 9, Automatic: 10W-40, 6.9 quarts with filter
- STI, 2.8 9, Standard: 10W-40, 6.9 quarts with filter
- STX, Automatic: 10W-40, 6.9 quarts with filter
- STX, Standard: 10W-40, 6.9 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
- Turbo, 4D Wagon: 10W-40, 5.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.2 8, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.2 8, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.8 9, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
| STI, 2.8 9, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
| STX, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
| STX, Standard — 2.8L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 6.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Turbo, 4D Wagon — 2.2L Eng | API - SE or SF, SAE 10W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 505
1987 Peugeot 505 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.9 quarts (7.47 L) — 50/50 mixture of PEUGEOT Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Peugeot 505 take?
It depends on the engine: GL, Automatic uses 10W-40; GL, Standard uses 10W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Automatic uses 10W-40; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Standard uses 10W-40; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 10W-40; S, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 10W-40; S, 4D Wagon uses 10W-40; STI, 2.2 8, Automatic uses 10W-40; STI, 2.2 8, Standard uses 10W-40; STI, 2.8 9, Automatic uses 10W-40; STI, 2.8 9, Standard uses 10W-40; STX, Automatic uses 10W-40; STX, Standard uses 10W-40; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 10W-40; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 10W-40; Turbo, 4D Wagon uses 10W-40.
How much oil does a 1987 Peugeot 505 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GL, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; GL, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; GLS, 4D Sedan, 2.2 8, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, 4D Wagon holds 5.3 quarts with filter; STI, 2.2 8, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; STI, 2.2 8, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; STI, 2.8 9, Automatic holds 6.9 quarts with filter; STI, 2.8 9, Standard holds 6.9 quarts with filter; STX, Automatic holds 6.9 quarts with filter; STX, Standard holds 6.9 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; Turbo, 4D Wagon holds 5.3 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Peugeot 505?
Yes. 10W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Peugeot 505. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.