2001 Mercury Sable Oil Type & Capacity
The 2001 Mercury Sable oil type depends on the engine: the GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S 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 2, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S: 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 2, 4F50N | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S — O.H.C.- DOHC | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2 | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S — O.H.C.- DOHC | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S — O.H.C.- DOHC | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sable
2001 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. DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color).
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2001 Mercury Sable take?
It depends on the engine: GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N uses 5W-20; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2 uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2001 Mercury Sable take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2001 Mercury Sable?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2001 Mercury Sable. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.