1987 Mercury Lynx Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Mercury Lynx oil type depends on the engine: the GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 J takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the L, MTXII takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the L, MTXIII takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the XR3 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 J: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- L, MTXII: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- L, MTXIII: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- XR3: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9 — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 J — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GS, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GS, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| L, MTXII — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| L, MTXIII — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| XR3 — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Lynx
1987 Mercury Lynx factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.8 quarts (6.43 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 1987 Mercury Lynx take?
It depends on the engine: GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9 uses 5W-30; GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 J uses 5W-30; GS, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H uses 5W-30; GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic uses 5W-30; GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard uses 5W-30; GS, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H uses 5W-30; GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic uses 5W-30; GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard uses 5W-30; GS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H uses 5W-30; L, MTXII uses 5W-30; L, MTXIII uses 5W-30; XR3 uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1987 Mercury Lynx take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 9 holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 J holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; L, MTXII holds 4.0 quarts with filter; L, MTXIII holds 4.0 quarts with filter; XR3 holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Mercury Lynx?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Mercury Lynx. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.