1992 Ford Aerostar Oil Type & Capacity
The 1992 Ford Aerostar oil type depends on the engine: the Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Cargo, 4.0 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Passenger, 4.0 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Van Window, 3.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Window, 3.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Van Window, 4.0 X takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, RWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Cargo, 4.0 X: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, RWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Passenger, 4.0 X: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, AWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, RWD: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Van Window, 3.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Window, 3.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Van Window, 4.0 X: 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 Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, AWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, RWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Cargo, 4.0 X — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, AWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, RWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Passenger, 4.0 X — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, AWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, RWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Van Window, 3.0 U, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Window, 3.0 U, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | 3.50 QTS. | — |
| Van Window, 4.0 X — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Aerostar
1992 Ford Aerostar factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.8 quarts (11.16 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1992 Ford Aerostar take?
It depends on the engine: Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, AWD uses 5W-30; Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, RWD uses 5W-30; Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; Van Cargo, 4.0 X uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, AWD uses 5W-30; Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, RWD uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; Van Passenger, 4.0 X uses 5W-30; Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, AWD uses 5W-30; Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, RWD uses 5W-30; Van Window, 3.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Van Window, 3.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; Van Window, 4.0 X uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1992 Ford Aerostar take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Cargo Extended, 3.0 U, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Cargo Extended, 4.0 X, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Cargo, 3.0 U, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Cargo, 4.0 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 3.0 U, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger Extended, 4.0 X, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 3.0 U, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Passenger, 4.0 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Window Extended, 3.0 U, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, AWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Window Extended, 4.0 X, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Van Window, 3.0 U, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Window, 3.0 U, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Van Window, 4.0 X holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1992 Ford Aerostar?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1992 Ford Aerostar. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.