1989 Sterling 827 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Sterling 827 takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, 2.7 G — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.7 H — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.7 J — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.7 K — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SL, 2.7 G — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SL, 2.7 H — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SL, 2.7 J — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SL, 2.7 K — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SLi, 2.7 G — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SLi, 2.7 H — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SLi, 2.7 J — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SLi, 2.7 K — 2.7L Eng | API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 827
1989 Sterling 827 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 1989 Sterling 827 take?
The 1989 Sterling 827 takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SF or SF/CD, SAE 5W-30), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1989 Sterling 827 take?
The 1989 Sterling 827 holds 4.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Sterling 827?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Sterling 827. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.