1985 Pontiac 6000 Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1985 Pontiac 6000 oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1985 Pontiac 6000, 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 Pontiac 6000 oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
4.3L 6-cylinder [T] T Diesel	5.9 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Below 16°C) SAE 15W-40 (-18 To 16°C) 30 (Above 0°C)	GM 12737090 GM 25010908
2.5L 4-cylinder [R] R	3.5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)	N/A
2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W	4 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)	N/A
2.8L 6-cylinder [X] X	4 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)	N/A

Select Your 1985 Pontiac 6000 Engine Option

4.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [T] T Diesel

Engine:

4.3L 6-cylinder [T] T Diesel [aka 4.3L V6 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, LE

Oil Capacity:

5.9 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 12737090 and GM 25010908

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377

1985 Pontiac 6000 4.3L 6-cylinder [T] T Diesel oil change details

Oil Grade:

Oil Capacity:

5.9 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) - This is the preferred choice for continuous, long-distance driving.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51036-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

13.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

26 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [R] R

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder [R] R [aka 2.5L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Pontiac 6000 2.5L 4-cylinder [R] R oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

3.5 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 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

9.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [W] W

Engine:

2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W [aka 2.8L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Pontiac 6000 2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4 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 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

13.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [X] X

Engine:

2.8L 6-cylinder [X] X [aka 2.8L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Pontiac 6000 2.8L 6-cylinder [X] X oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4 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 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-20 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 38°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

13.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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