{"id":384,"date":"2026-06-06T20:08:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T00:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-pontiac-acadian-1-8l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T20:08:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T00:08:40","slug":"1983-pontiac-acadian-1-8l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-pontiac-acadian-1-8l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1983 Pontiac Acadian 1.8L 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

For the 1983 Pontiac Acadian with the 1.8L 4-cylinder Diesel engine (Engine Code D), the oil capacity is 6.1 quarts with a filter change. Recommended viscosities include 10W-30 for all temperatures, 15W-40 for temperatures above -10\u00b0C, and 30 weight oil for continuous driving above 0\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends using Signature Series 10W-30 Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/a> or the WIX Oil Filter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 1983 Pontiac Acadian 1.8L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The 1983 Pontiac Acadian 1.8L diesel engine requires an oil with the CF specification. Depending on your operating environment, you should use 10W-30 for all temperatures, 15W-40 if temperatures are above -10\u00b0C, or a 30 weight oil for continuous driving in temperatures above 0\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for this vehicle, here are the recommended high-performance fluids and filters to maintain your 1.8L diesel engine.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Recommendations<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\n10W-30<\/a><\/td>\nDTTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 10W-30 Heavy-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\n10W-30<\/a><\/td>\nADNQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\n5W-30<\/a><\/td>\nDHDQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Filter & Coolant Recommendations<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Filter<\/td>\nWIX Oil Filter<\/td>\n51324-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Antifreeze<\/td>\nPassenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Antifreeze<\/td>\nPropylene Glycol Antifreeze<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Manual Transmission & Gear Lube<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
4-SPD Manual<\/td>\nSEVERE GEAR\u00ae 80W-90<\/a><\/td>\nAGLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4-SPD Manual<\/td>\nSEVERE GEAR\u00ae 75W-90<\/a><\/td>\nSVGPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4-SPD Manual<\/td>\nSEVERE GEAR\u00ae 75W-110<\/a><\/td>\nSVTPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n