1987 Plymouth Voyager Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Plymouth Voyager oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.2 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.5 K takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.6 G takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.2 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.5 K takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LE, 2.6 G takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.2 C, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.2 C, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 K takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.6 G takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.2 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.2 C, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 K: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.6 G: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.2 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.2 C, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.5 K: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2.6 G: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.2 C, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.2 C, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 K: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.6 G: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.2 C, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.5 K — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.6 G — 2.6L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F), Mitsubishi Engine | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 2.2 C, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 2.5 K — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, 2.6 G — 2.6L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F), Mitsubishi Engine | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2.2 C, Automatic — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2.2 C, Standard — 2.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2.5 K — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SE, 2.6 G — 2.6L Eng | SAE 5W-30/40 (Below 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 (Above 10Deg. F), 20W-20 (20Deg.F to 80Deg. F), 20W-40/50/30 (Above 20Deg.F), Mitsubishi Engine | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
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1987 Plymouth Voyager factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.5 quarts (8.04 L) — These Capacities Include One Pint for the Coolant Reserve Tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Plymouth Voyager take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.2 C, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2.5 K uses 5W-30; Base, 2.6 G uses 5W-30; LE, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; LE, 2.2 C, Standard uses 5W-30; LE, 2.5 K uses 5W-30; LE, 2.6 G uses 5W-30; SE, 2.2 C, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2.2 C, Standard uses 5W-30; SE, 2.5 K uses 5W-30; SE, 2.6 G uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1987 Plymouth Voyager take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.2 C, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 K holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2.6 G holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LE, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2.2 C, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2.5 K holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2.6 G holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.2 C, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.2 C, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 K holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.6 G holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Plymouth Voyager?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Plymouth Voyager. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.