1990 Peugeot 405 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1990 Peugeot 405 takes 15W-40 motor oil — 5.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
15W-40 — 5.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.9 A, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.9 A, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.9 C, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| DL, 4D Sedan, 1.9 C, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| DL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 A, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| DL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 A, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| DL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 C, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| DL, 4D Wagon, 1.9 C, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Mi-16, 1.9 B, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Mi-16, 1.9 B, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Mi-16, 1.9 D, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Mi-16, 1.9 D, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 1.9 A, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 1.9 A, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 1.9 C, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, 1.9 C, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon, 1.9 A, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon, 1.9 A, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon, 1.9 C, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 4D Wagon, 1.9 C, Standard — 1.9L Eng | API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 405
1990 Peugeot 405 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.0 quarts (6.62 L) — 50/50 mixture of PEUGEOT Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1990 Peugeot 405 take?
The 1990 Peugeot 405 takes 15W-40 motor oil (API - SE/CC or SE/CD, SAE 15W-40 or SF/CC or SF/CD, SAE 10W-40, 15W-40), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1990 Peugeot 405 take?
The 1990 Peugeot 405 holds 5.3 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1990 Peugeot 405?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1990 Peugeot 405. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.