1985 Ford Bronco Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Ford Bronco takes 5W-30 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 Y, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 4.9 Y, Standard, NP435 | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 4.9 Y, Standard, RTS | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 4.9 Y, Standard, T18 | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 4.9 Y, Standard, TOD | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.0 N, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.0 N, Standard, NP435 | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.0 N, Standard, RTS | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.0 N, Standard, T18 | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.0 N, Standard, TOD | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 G, Automatic | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 G, Standard, NP435 | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 G, Standard, RTS | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 G, Standard, T18 | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 G, Standard, TOD | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 H | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Bronco
1985 Ford Bronco factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
14.0 quarts (13.24 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 1985 Ford Bronco take?
The 1985 Ford Bronco takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium Engine Oil (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 Premium Engine Oil (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1985 Ford Bronco take?
The 1985 Ford Bronco holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change, or 5.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Ford Bronco?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Ford Bronco. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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