2009 Ford Fusion Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Ford Fusion oil type depends on the engine: the S, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the S, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 3.0 1, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 3.0 1, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 2.3 Z, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 3.0 1, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, 3.0 1, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- S, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.0 1, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.0 1, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2.3 Z, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.0 1, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.0 1, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| S, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 3.0 1, AWD — 3.0L 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-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SE, 3.0 1, FWD — 3.0L 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-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SEL, 2.3 Z, Automatic — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard — 2.3L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SEL, 3.0 1, AWD — 3.0L 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-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| SEL, 3.0 1, FWD — 3.0L 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-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Ford Fusion take?
It depends on the engine: S, Automatic uses 5W-20; S, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 3.0 1, AWD uses 5W-20; SE, 3.0 1, FWD uses 5W-20; SEL, 2.3 Z, Automatic uses 5W-20; SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard uses 5W-20; SEL, 3.0 1, AWD uses 5W-20; SEL, 3.0 1, FWD uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2009 Ford Fusion?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: S, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; S, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 3.0 1, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, 3.0 1, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.3 Z, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.0 1, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.0 1, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2009 Ford Fusion?
Most 2009 Ford Fusion owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Ford recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Ford Fusion?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Ford Fusion. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.