1985 Chevrolet Caprice Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1985 Chevrolet Caprice oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1985 Chevrolet Caprice, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1985 Chevrolet Caprice oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	GM 12731179 GM 25010908
5.0L 8-cylinder [H] H	5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	GM 12731179 GM 25010908
5.7L 8-cylinder [6] 6	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	GM 12731179 GM 25010908
5.7L 8-cylinder [N] N Diesel	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 16°C) SAE 15W-40 (-18 To 16°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	GM 12731179 GM 25010908
5.7L 8-cylinder [6] 6	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	GM 12731179 GM 25010908
5.7L 8-cylinder [N] N Diesel	7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 16°C) SAE 15W-40 (-18 To 16°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	GM 12731179 GM 25010908
3.8L 6-cylinder [A] A	4.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A

Select Your 1985 Chevrolet Caprice Engine Option

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [Z] Z

Engine:

4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z [aka 4.3L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Classic

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51036-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.2 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [H] H

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [H] H [aka 5.0L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Classic

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 5.0L 8-cylinder [H] H oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51069-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

16.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [6] 6

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [6] 6 [aka 5.7L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Classic

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L 8-cylinder [6] 6 oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51069-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

16.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] N Diesel

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [N] N Diesel [aka 5.7L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Classic

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 16°C)
SAE 15W-40 (-18 To 16°C)
30 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L 8-cylinder [N] N Diesel oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 16°C)
SAE 15W-40 (-18 To 16°C)
30 (Above 0°C) - 30 is preferred.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51045-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

18.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [6] 6

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [6] 6 [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Classic

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L 8-cylinder [6] 6 oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51069-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

16.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] N Diesel

Engine:

5.7L 8-cylinder [N] N Diesel [aka 5.7L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Classic

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 16°C)
SAE 15W-40 (-18 To 16°C)
30 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12731179 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

12576499, 19210285, 19256044, 25010324, 25014377, 6437462, 89017342

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L 8-cylinder [N] N Diesel oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 16°C)
SAE 15W-40 (-18 To 16°C)
30 (Above 0°C) - 30 is preferred.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51045-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

18.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [A] A

Engine:

3.8L 6-cylinder [A] A [aka 3.8L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Chevrolet Caprice 3.8L 6-cylinder [A] A oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)