1987 Sterling 825 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Sterling 825 oil type depends on the engine: the S, 2.5 A takes (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 2.5 B takes (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 2.5 C takes (4.8 quarts with filter); the S, 2.5 D takes (4.8 quarts with filter); the SL, 2.5 A takes (4.8 quarts with filter); the SL, 2.5 B takes (4.8 quarts with filter); the SL, 2.5 C takes (4.8 quarts with filter); the SL, 2.5 D takes (4.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, 2.5 A: , 4.8 quarts with filter
- S, 2.5 B: , 4.8 quarts with filter
- S, 2.5 C: , 4.8 quarts with filter
- S, 2.5 D: , 4.8 quarts with filter
- SL, 2.5 A: , 4.8 quarts with filter
- SL, 2.5 B: , 4.8 quarts with filter
- SL, 2.5 C: , 4.8 quarts with filter
- SL, 2.5 D: , 4.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, 2.5 A — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — | |
| S, 2.5 B — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — | |
| S, 2.5 C — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — | |
| S, 2.5 D — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — | |
| SL, 2.5 A — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — | |
| SL, 2.5 B — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — | |
| SL, 2.5 C — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — | |
| SL, 2.5 D — 2.5L Eng | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
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1987 Sterling 825 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.8 quarts (9.27 L)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Sterling 825 take?
It depends on the engine: S, 2.5 A uses ; S, 2.5 B uses ; S, 2.5 C uses ; S, 2.5 D uses ; SL, 2.5 A uses ; SL, 2.5 B uses ; SL, 2.5 C uses ; SL, 2.5 D uses .
How much oil does a 1987 Sterling 825 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, 2.5 A holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 2.5 B holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 2.5 C holds 4.8 quarts with filter; S, 2.5 D holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SL, 2.5 A holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SL, 2.5 B holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SL, 2.5 C holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SL, 2.5 D holds 4.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Sterling 825?
Yes. The factory-specified viscosity is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Sterling 825. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.