2008 Ford Mustang Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Ford Mustang oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the Bullitt takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the GT, 2D Convertible, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the GT, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Shelby GT500, 2D Convertible takes 5W-50 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Shelby GT500, 2D Coupe takes 5W-50 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Shelby GT500KR takes 5W-50 (6.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Convertible, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Bullitt: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT, 2D Convertible, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Shelby GT500, 2D Convertible: 5W-50, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Shelby GT500, 2D Coupe: 5W-50, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Shelby GT500KR: 5W-50, 6.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| Base, 2D Convertible, Standard — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| Base, 2D Coupe, Standard — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| Bullitt — 4.6L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic — 4.6L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| GT, 2D Convertible, Standard — 4.6L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 4.6L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| GT, 2D Coupe, Standard — 4.6L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C929-A (4.OL) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and API Certification mark. |
| Shelby GT500, 2D Convertible — 5.4L Eng | SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Shelby GT500, 2D Coupe — 5.4L Eng | SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Shelby GT500KR — 5.4L Eng | SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Mustang
2008 Ford Mustang factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
16.06 quarts (15.19 L) — FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant w/bittering agent. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Ford Mustang take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; Bullitt uses 5W-20; GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic uses 5W-20; GT, 2D Convertible, Standard uses 5W-20; GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-20; GT, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-20; Shelby GT500, 2D Convertible uses 5W-50; Shelby GT500, 2D Coupe uses 5W-50; Shelby GT500KR uses 5W-50.
How much oil does a 2008 Ford Mustang take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Bullitt holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, 2D Convertible, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, 2D Convertible, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; GT, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Shelby GT500, 2D Convertible holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Shelby GT500, 2D Coupe holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Shelby GT500KR holds 6.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Ford Mustang?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Ford Mustang. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.