1995 Mercury Tracer Oil Type & Capacity
The 1995 Mercury Tracer oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Wagon, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LTS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter); the LTS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Wagon, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LTS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LTS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| Base, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| Base, 4D Wagon, Standard — 1.9L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LTS, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| LTS, Standard — 1.8L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Tracer
1995 Mercury Tracer factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.3 quarts (5.96 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1995 Mercury Tracer take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Wagon, Standard uses 5W-20; LTS, Automatic uses 5W-30; LTS, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1995 Mercury Tracer take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Wagon, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LTS, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LTS, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1995 Mercury Tracer?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1995 Mercury Tracer. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.