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 qt with filter); the GS, 2D Hatchback, 1.9 J takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Hatchback, 1.9 9, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Hatchback, 2.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 1.9 9, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 2.0 H takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the L, MTXII takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the L, MTXIII takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the XR3 takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt 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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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.
What is the oil capacity of a 1987 Mercury Lynx?
Oil 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 1987 Mercury Lynx?
Most 1987 Mercury Lynx owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Mercury recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
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.