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1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 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 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.5L 4-cylinder [R] R3.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 25325404
GM 25322835
2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W4.5 quarts (with filter)30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
GM 12737090
3.8L 6-cylinder [3] 34.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)
N/A

Select Your 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Engine Option

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [R] R

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder [R] R [aka 2.5L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Brougham, LS

Oil Capacity:

3.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 25325404 and GM 25322835

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser 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)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

9.5 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
10 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

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 V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Brougham, LS

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser 2.8L 6-cylinder [W] W 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:

30 (Above 4°C) - You should only use this oil if the other recommended viscosities are not available.
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - SAE 5W-30 is the preferred oil.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.2 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-20 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [3] 3

Engine:

3.8L 6-cylinder [3] 3 [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 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser 3.8L 6-cylinder [3] 3 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 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.2 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
13.3 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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