1997 Ford Probe Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Ford Probe oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the GT, 2.0 A takes 5W-30 (3.7 quarts with filter); the GT, 2.5 B, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the GT, 2.5 B, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the GTS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter); the GTS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- GT, 2.0 A: 5W-30, 3.7 quarts with filter
- GT, 2.5 B, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- GT, 2.5 B, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- GTS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- GTS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, 2.0 A — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, 2.5 B, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| GT, 2.5 B, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| GTS, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| GTS, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil (Below 0Deg.F), 10W-30 Super Premium (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Probe
1997 Ford Probe factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Ford Probe take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, Standard uses 5W-30; GT, 2.0 A uses 5W-30; GT, 2.5 B, Automatic uses 5W-30; GT, 2.5 B, Standard uses 5W-30; GTS, Automatic uses 5W-30; GTS, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1997 Ford Probe take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 3.7 quarts with filter; GT, 2.0 A holds 3.7 quarts with filter; GT, 2.5 B, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; GT, 2.5 B, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; GTS, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; GTS, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Ford Probe?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Ford Probe. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.