1987 Pontiac Grand Am Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Pontiac Grand Am oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U takes 10W-30 (3.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L takes 10W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- LE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U: 10W-30, 3.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L: 10W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L — 3.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L — 3.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L — 3.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L — 3.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L — 3.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U — 2.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 3.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L — 3.0L Eng | SAE 10W-30 (Preferred) (0Deg.F to over 100Deg.F), 30 (40Deg.F to over 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
8.0 quarts (7.57 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 Pontiac Grand Am take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard uses 10W-30; Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L uses 10W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic uses 10W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard uses 10W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic uses 10W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard uses 10W-30; LE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L uses 10W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic uses 10W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard uses 10W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic uses 10W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard uses 10W-30; LE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L uses 10W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic uses 10W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard uses 10W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U uses 10W-30; SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L uses 10W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic uses 10W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard uses 10W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U uses 10W-30; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L uses 10W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1987 Pontiac Grand Am?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; LE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Automatic holds 3.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U, Standard holds 3.0 quarts with filter; LE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.0 M, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 2.5 U holds 3.0 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, 3.0 L holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.0 M, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 2.5 U holds 3.0 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 L holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1987 Pontiac Grand Am?
Most 1987 Pontiac Grand Am 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 Grand Am?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Pontiac Grand Am. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.