1989 Chevrolet Caprice Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Chevrolet Caprice oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.7 7, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.7 7, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Brougham, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Classic, 4D Wagon takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.7 7, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.7 7, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Brougham, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Classic, 4D Wagon: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 5.7 7, 4L60/MD8 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 5.7 7, 700R4/MD8 — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Brougham, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Brougham, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 — 4.3L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Classic, 4D Wagon — 5.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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Coolant capacity
12.5 quarts (11.82 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Base Antifreeze and water. GM Specification 1825-M.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 5.7 7, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Base, 5.7 7, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Brougham, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 uses 5W-30; Classic, 4D Wagon uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.7 7, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 5.7 7, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham LS, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Brougham, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 4L60/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 4.3 Z, 700R4/MD8 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 4L60/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Sedan, 5.0 E, 700R4/MD8 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Classic, 4D Wagon holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1989 Chevrolet Caprice?
Most 1989 Chevrolet Caprice 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 — Chevrolet recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Chevrolet Caprice?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.