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1981 PONTIAC LEMANS
4.3L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 1981 Pontiac LeMans 4.3L V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
15W-40 diesel engine oil
Spec: API CD
Capacity
7qt
6.62 L
Drain & Refill
6 qt
5.68 L
Change Interval
3,000 mi
4,827 km

Notes

Oldsmobile 350 diesel V8 (LF9). Change oil and filter frequently due to diesel contamination issues common to these engines.

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