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1988 Buick Skyhawk Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1988 Buick Skyhawk oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1988 Buick Skyhawk, 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 1988 Buick Skyhawk oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder [1] 14.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
GM 12737090
GM 12737092
GM 25012760
2.0L 4-cylinder [K] K4.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)
GM 12737090
GM 12737092
GM 25012760

Select Your 1988 Buick Skyhawk Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [1] 1

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [1] 1 [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Custom, SE

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090, GM 12737092 and GM 25012760

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377 and 12731175, 19210284, 25010792, 94632619, 94797406, 96352845, 96395221, 96458873, 96879797

1988 Buick Skyhawk 2.0L 4-cylinder [1] 1 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-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51036-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

7.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

34 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [K] K

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [K] K [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Custom, SE

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

GM 12737090, GM 12737092 and GM 25012760

Oil Filter Replaces:

19210286, 25171377 and 12731175, 19210284, 25010792, 94632619, 94797406, 96352845, 96395221, 96458873, 96879797

1988 Buick Skyhawk 2.0L 4-cylinder [K] K 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-30Amazon Icon (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 4°C) - Use this viscosity only if the other recommended options are unavailable.
SAE 5W-30Amazon Icon (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51040-EAAmazon Icon

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

7.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

34 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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