1994 Mercury Sable Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Mercury Sable oil type depends on the engine: the GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sable
1994 Mercury Sable factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.6 quarts (10.97 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Mercury Sable take?
It depends on the engine: GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1994 Mercury Sable take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U holds 5.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U holds 5.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Mercury Sable?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Mercury Sable. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.