1984 Mercury Topaz Oil Type & Capacity
The 1984 Mercury Topaz takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXIII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXIII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXIII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXIII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Sedan, 2.0 H | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 2D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXIII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 2.0 H | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 2.3 R, Standard, MTXIII | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Topaz
1984 Mercury Topaz factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.4 quarts (7.94 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. Specification: ESE M97B44 A.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1984 Mercury Topaz take?
The 1984 Mercury Topaz takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1984 Mercury Topaz take?
The 1984 Mercury Topaz holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1984 Mercury Topaz?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1984 Mercury Topaz. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.