{"id":275,"date":"2026-05-25T14:07:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1984-chevrolet-caprice-5-7l-8-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:07:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T18:07:58","slug":"1984-chevrolet-caprice-5-7l-8-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1984-chevrolet-caprice-5-7l-8-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1984 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L Diesel Maintenance Guide | Oil & Filter Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

For the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice with the 5.7L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] Diesel, the engine requires an oil viscosity of 10W-30 (for temperatures below 16\u00b0C), 15W-40 (-18 to 16\u00b0C), or SAE 30 (above 0\u00b0C). The oil capacity is 7 quarts with a filter change. AMSOIL recommends using Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/a> or Heavy-Duty 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/a> paired with an EAO64-EA<\/a> oil filter.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are recommended for your 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 5.7L Diesel to ensure optimal protection and performance.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\n10W-30<\/a><\/td>\nDTTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\n5W-30<\/a><\/td>\nDHDQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heavy-Duty 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\n10W-30<\/a><\/td>\nADNQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Filter<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter<\/td>\nEAO64-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Antifreeze<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Signature Series Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OE Fuel-Efficient 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Gear Lube<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
SEVERE GEAR\u00ae 80W-90 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/td>\nAGLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications and Details<\/h2>\n

Proper lubrication is critical for the longevity of the 5.7L Diesel engine. Always verify your specific requirements against the owner’s manual.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity & Capacity<\/h3>\n
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Condition<\/th>\nRecommended Viscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Below 16\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-18 to 16\u00b0C<\/td>\n15W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above 0\u00b0C<\/td>\n30 (SAE 30 is preferred)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Capacity:<\/strong> 7 quarts (with filter). Always check the oil level after refilling.<\/p>\n

Oil Specification:<\/strong> CF<\/p>\n

Drain Plug Torque:<\/strong> 30 ft\/lbs<\/p>\n

Transmission Specifications<\/h3>\n

For the automatic transmission (THM200C…AF6), note that manufacturer technical service bulletins have updated this specification from Dexron II or III to Dexron VI.<\/p>\n

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Fill Type<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
3 speed THM200C Total Fill<\/td>\n9.4 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n3.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant Capacity<\/h3>\n

Capacity:<\/strong> 18 quarts<\/p>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n