Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1984 Parisienne.
The 1984 Pontiac Parisienne is specified with an engine oil capacity of 4 quarts, using a viscosity of 10W-30 or 5W-30. This straightforward fluid requirement reflects the model's mature engineering, and for researchers, it signals a year where consistent maintenance directly supports the vehicle's known durability.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 212.2 in |
| Overall width | 75.2 in |
| Overall height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3492 lb |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 8.5 qt |
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 6.3 qt |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | 10W-30 · 5W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF). Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
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4 qt of ABOVE 40 degrees F: 30, ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.