1987 Pontiac Fiero Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Pontiac Fiero oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, Standard, MG3 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, Standard, MT2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, Standard, HM-282/MG2 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, Standard, MG3 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.5 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MG3 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MT2 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.8 9, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.8 9, Standard, HM-282/MG2 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.8 9, Standard, MG3 takes 5W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard, MG3: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard, MT2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GT, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- GT, Standard, HM-282/MG2: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- GT, Standard, MG3: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MG3: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MT2: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.8 9, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.8 9, Standard, HM-282/MG2: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.8 9, Standard, MG3: 5W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Standard, MG3 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Standard, MT2 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, Standard, HM-282/MG2 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, Standard, MG3 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.5 R, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MG3 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MT2 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.8 9, Automatic — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.8 9, Standard, HM-282/MG2 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2.8 9, Standard, MG3 — 2.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Pontiac Fiero take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, Standard, MG3 uses 5W-30; Base, Standard, MT2 uses 5W-30; GT, Automatic uses 5W-30; GT, Standard, HM-282/MG2 uses 5W-30; GT, Standard, MG3 uses 5W-30; SE, 2.5 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MG3 uses 5W-30; SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MT2 uses 5W-30; SE, 2.8 9, Automatic uses 5W-30; SE, 2.8 9, Standard, HM-282/MG2 uses 5W-30; SE, 2.8 9, Standard, MG3 uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1987 Pontiac Fiero?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, Standard, MG3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, Standard, MT2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GT, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; GT, Standard, HM-282/MG2 holds 3.0 quarts with filter; GT, Standard, MG3 holds 3.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 R, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MG3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 R, Standard, MT2 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.8 9, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.8 9, Standard, HM-282/MG2 holds 3.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2.8 9, Standard, MG3 holds 3.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1987 Pontiac Fiero?
Most 1987 Pontiac Fiero 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 — Pontiac recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Pontiac Fiero?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.