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1985 Chevrolet EL CAMINO Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1985 Chevrolet EL CAMINO oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1985 Chevrolet EL CAMINO, 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 EL CAMINO oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)
GM 12737090
GM 25010908
5.0L 8-cylinder [H] H5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)
N/A

Select Your 1985 Chevrolet EL CAMINO Engine Option

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [Z] Z

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Base, Conquista, SS

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377

1985 Chevrolet EL CAMINO 4.3L 6-cylinder [Z] Z 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 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51036-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.7 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

12-20 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 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-50 (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 EL CAMINO 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 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51069-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42098-EA

Coolant Capacity:

15.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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