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Peugeot 505

Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Peugeot 505 — from 1985 to 1991.

19851991 Peugeot 505

2.0L I4 (Carbureted) (XN1) · RWD

97 hp / 112 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity4.8 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-80 Gear Oil
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity8.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank17.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size185/70R14
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)31 PSI
Shop 185/70R14 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA420 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi

19851991 Peugeot 505

2.2L I4 Fuel Injected (ZEJ) · RWD

120 hp / 130 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity5 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity8.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank17.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size185/70R14
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)31 PSI
Shop 185/70R14 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA420 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi

19851991 Peugeot 505

2.3L I4 Turbo Diesel (XD2S) · RWD

80 hp / 133 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity5.3 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-80 Gear Oil
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity8.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank17.2 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size185/70R14
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 185/70R14 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA550 A
Shop group 47 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter12,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi

19851991 Peugeot 505

2.5L I4 Turbo Diesel (XD3T) · RWD

95 hp / 162 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight15W-40
Capacity5.3 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity8.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank17.2 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size185/70R14
Pressure (front)29 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 185/70R14 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA550 A
Shop group 47 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter12,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi

19851991 Peugeot 505

2.8L PRV V6 (Z7X) · RWD

155 hp / 163 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-40
Capacity5.8 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeHOAT / Silicate Green (50/50 mix)
Capacity10 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidPeugeot/Total LHM Mineral Fluid
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidGL-5 80W-90 Gear Oil

Fuel

Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size195/65R15
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 195/65R15 tires

Battery

Group size47
CCA500 A
Shop group 47 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.035 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change6,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 36,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt36,000 mi