2008 Chevrolet Impala Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Chevrolet Impala oil type depends on the engine: the 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 K takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 N takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 3.5 K takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 3.5 N takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LT, 3.5 K takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LT, 3.5 N takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LT, 3.9 3 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LTZ takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Police takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the SS takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 K: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 N: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 3.5 K: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 3.5 N: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LT, 3.5 K: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LT, 3.5 N: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LT, 3.9 3: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LTZ: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Police: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- SS: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 K — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 N — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| LS, 3.5 K — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| LS, 3.5 N — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| LT, 3.5 K — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| LT, 3.5 N — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| LT, 3.9 3 — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| LTZ — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| Police — 3.9L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
| SS — 5.3L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. For areas of extreme cold, where temperatures fall below -20Deg.F (-29Deg.C), it is recommended a SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or a SAE 10W-30 oil. Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Impala
2008 Chevrolet Impala factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
12.2 quarts (11.54 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Chevrolet Impala take?
It depends on the engine: 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 K uses 5W-30; 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 N uses 5W-30; LS, 3.5 K uses 5W-30; LS, 3.5 N uses 5W-30; LT, 3.5 K uses 5W-30; LT, 3.5 N uses 5W-30; LT, 3.9 3 uses 5W-30; LTZ uses 5W-30; Police uses 5W-30; SS uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2008 Chevrolet Impala take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 K holds 4.0 quarts with filter; 50th Anniversary Edition, 3.5 N holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 3.5 K holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 3.5 N holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LT, 3.5 K holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LT, 3.5 N holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LT, 3.9 3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LTZ holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Police holds 4.0 quarts with filter; SS holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Chevrolet Impala?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.