Electra V6-260 4.3L DSL (1984)
Engine Oil: Specifications
Diesel engine..........................................................................................................................................................SG/CD(Motor Oil, API Service SG/CD)
Gasoline engine....................................................................................................................................................................................................................SG
CAPACITY, Refill:
Diesel, including filter
6-cyl.................................................................................................................................................................................................5.6 Liters 6.0 Quarts
8-cyl.................................................................................................................................................................................................6.6 Liters 7.0 Quarts
Gasoline
4-cyl. 2.5L........................................................................................................................................................................................2.8 Liters 3.0 Quarts
Others...............................................................................................................................................................................................3.8 Liters 4.0 Quarts
Gasoline, capacity shown is without filter. When replacing filter, additional oil may be needed
Diesel Engine:
Above 32°F (0°C)...............................................................................................................................................................................................................30*
0° to 60°F (-18° to 16°C).............................................................................................................................................................................................15W-40
Below 60°F (16°C)......................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30
Gasoline Engine:
Above 40°F (4°C).................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Above 20°F (-7°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................................20W-20
Above 10°F (-12°C).....................................................................................................................................................................................................15W-40
Above 0°F (-18°C).......................................................................................................................................................................................................10W-30
Below 60°F (16°C)......................................................................................................................................................................................................5W-30‡
*30 is preferred above 32°F (0°C), especially for continuous duty driving
‡5W-30 may be used up to 100°F (38°C) in 4-cyl. & 2.8L V6 engines