{"id":716,"date":"2026-07-01T21:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1987-peugeot-505-2-5l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T21:26:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:26:41","slug":"1987-peugeot-505-2-5l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1987-peugeot-505-2-5l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1987 Peugeot 505 2.5L XD3T Diesel Turbo 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 1987 Peugeot 505 equipped with the 2.5L 4-cylinder XD3T 9 Diesel Turbo engine, the oil capacity is 5.3 quarts when performing a change with a filter. Recommended viscosities include 10W-30 for temperatures below 14\u00b0C and 10W-40 for all other temperatures. AMSOIL recommends using Signature Series 5W-40 100% Synthetic Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/a> (DEOQT-EA<\/a>) for outstanding extreme-pressure protection.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 1987 Peugeot 505 2.5L XD3T take?<\/h2>\n

The engine requires an oil with a CF specification. Depending on your ambient temperature, you should use 10W-30 for temperatures below 14\u00b0C or 10W-40 for all other operating temperatures. Always check the oil level after refilling to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Below are the primary AMSOIL lubrication and cooling products identified for the 1987 Peugeot 505 XD3T Diesel Turbo.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-40 100% Synthetic 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<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Drivetrain Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automatic Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manual Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL Premium Protection 10W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\nAMOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manual Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL Extended-Life 10W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\nXLOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear Differential<\/td>\nAMSOIL SEVERE GEAR\u00ae 80W-90 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nAGLPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rear Differential<\/td>\nAMSOIL SEVERE GEAR\u00ae 75W-90 100% Synthetic Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nSVGPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Brake Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clutch\/Brake Fluid<\/td>\nAMSOIL DOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Specification<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Grade<\/td>\nCF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity (Cold)<\/td>\n10W-30 (Below 14\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity (All Temps)<\/td>\n10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Capacity<\/h3>\n
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Condition<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
With Filter Change<\/td>\n5.3 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission and Drivetrain Specifications<\/h2>\n

Maintenance for the transmission and differential is critical for this rear-wheel drive vehicle. Ensure you use the correct fluid for your specific gearbox type (Automatic 4HP-22 or Manual BA 10\/5).<\/p>\n

Automatic Transmission (4HP-22)<\/h3>\n
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Fill Type<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n2.7 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Fill (4-speed)<\/td>\n7.9 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Manual Transmission (BA 10\/5 5-SPD)<\/h3>\n
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Specification<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity\/Grade<\/td>\nSJ All TEMPS, 10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity<\/td>\n3.4 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Rear Differential<\/h3>\n
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Specification<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Viscosity\/Grade<\/td>\nGL-5, 80W-90 (All TEMPS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity<\/td>\n3.4 pints<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notes<\/td>\nFill with oil designated for use in limited slip differentials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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