1986 Ford Aerostar Oil Type & Capacity

The 1986 Ford Aerostar 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
Van Cargo, 2.3 A, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Cargo, 2.3 A, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Cargo, 2.8 S, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Cargo, 2.8 S, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Passenger, 2.3 A, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Passenger, 2.3 A, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Passenger, 2.8 S, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Passenger, 2.8 S, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Window, 2.3 A, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Window, 2.3 A, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Window, 2.8 S, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Window, 2.8 S, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Window, 3.0 U, Automatic	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.
Van Window, 3.0 U, Standard	SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil	5.00 QTS.	4.00 QTS.	Add .5 qt. with oil cooler.

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More specs & repair guides for your Aerostar

1986 Ford Aerostar factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

7.6 quarts (7.19 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 1986 Ford Aerostar take?

The 1986 Ford Aerostar takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 or 10W-40 Super Premium Motor Engine Oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 1986 Ford Aerostar take?

The 1986 Ford Aerostar holds 5.0 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1986 Ford Aerostar?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1986 Ford Aerostar. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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