{"id":603,"date":"2026-06-24T11:48:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-volvo-244-2-4l-6-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T15:48:39","slug":"1983-volvo-244-2-4l-6-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-volvo-244-2-4l-6-cyl-diesel-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1983 Volvo 244 2.4L Diesel Engine Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 1983 Volvo 244 with the 2.4L 6-cylinder D24 diesel engine, the oil capacity is 7 quarts when performing a change with a filter. Recommended viscosities include 15W-40 for temperatures above -18\u00b0C, 10W-30 for temperatures between -25 to 20\u00b0C, and 5W-30 for temperatures below 16\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends using Signature Series 15W-40 Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/a> paired with an AMSOIL Oil Filter (EAO15-EA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 1983 Volvo 244 2.4L Diesel take?<\/h2>\n

The engine requires an oil with a CF grade specification. Depending on your ambient operating temperatures, you should select the appropriate viscosity: 5W-30 for environments below 16\u00b0C, 10W-30 for temperatures between -25 to 20\u00b0C, and 15W-40 for temperatures above -18\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are specifically listed for the 1983 Volvo 244 2.4L Diesel engine to assist with routine maintenance and performance protection.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series 15W-40 100% Synthetic Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\nDMEQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 15W-40 Heavy-Duty 100% Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\nADPQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Filter Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter<\/td>\nEAO15-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/td>\n51515-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/td>\nW94025-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL product (Mann Filter variant)<\/td>\nHU821X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Transmission Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Super Shift\u00ae Racing Transmission Fluid<\/td>\nARTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Viscosity Range<\/th>\nTemperature Condition<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
5W-30<\/td>\nBelow 16\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10W-30<\/td>\n-25 to 20\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15W-40<\/td>\nAbove -18\u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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

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

The total capacity for the 2.4L 6-cylinder D24 engine is 7 quarts when including the replacement of the oil filter. It is essential to check the oil level after refilling to ensure proper lubrication.<\/p>\n

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

Maintaining a vintage mechanical diesel requires attention to several key areas:<\/p>\n