{"id":594,"date":"2026-06-23T15:25:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-peugeot-504-2-3l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T15:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:25:40","slug":"1983-peugeot-504-2-3l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-peugeot-504-2-3l-4-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1983 Peugeot 504 2.3L 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 Peugeot 504 with the 2.3L 4-cylinder diesel engine (Engine Code 2 3 Diesel), the oil capacity is 5.3 quarts<\/strong> with a filter change. The recommended viscosity for all temperatures is 10W-40<\/strong>, or 15W-40<\/strong> for temperatures above -10\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends using AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-40 100% Synthetic Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/strong> (DEOQT-EA<\/a>) for superior wear protection and efficiency.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 1983 Peugeot 504 2.3L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The engine requires an oil with a CF specification. For optimal performance across various climates, the AMSOIL lookup recommends a viscosity of 10W-40 for all temperatures, or 15W-40 when operating in environments above -10\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup data, the following products are recommended for your 1983 Peugeot 504 diesel engine and drivetrain components:<\/p>\n

Engine Oil & Filter<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-40 Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\nDEOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 Heavy-Duty 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\nADOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/td>\n51626-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Coolant<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle ATF<\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze\/Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Manual Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Premium Protection 10W-40 Synthetic<\/td>\nAMOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Extended-Life 10W-40 Synthetic<\/td>\nXLOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/th>\nSpecification\/Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Grade<\/td>\nCF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity (All Temps)<\/td>\n10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity (Above -10\u00b0C)<\/td>\n15W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h3>\n

The total capacity for the 2.3L diesel engine is 5.3 quarts<\/strong> when including the replacement of the oil filter. It is essential to check the oil level after refilling.<\/p>\n

Automatic and Manual Transmission Fluids<\/h2>\n

Maintenance requirements vary significantly between automatic and manual configurations. For the automatic transmission (3HP-22), ensure you follow specific fill capacities for initial vs. total fills.<\/p>\n

Automatic Transmission (3HP-22)<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Requirement<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n1.7 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fill<\/td>\n5.5 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Manual Transmission<\/h3>\n

For the manual transmission (U\/K configuration), the required viscosity is 10W-40 for all temperatures, with a total capacity of 2.5 pints<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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