2010 Ford Fusion Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 Ford Fusion oil type depends on the engine: the Hybrid takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the S, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 A, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 A, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the SE, 3.0 G takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SEL, 2.5 A takes 5W-20 (5.3 quarts with filter); the SEL, 3.0 G, AWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the SEL, 3.0 G, FWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Sport, AWD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, FWD takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Hybrid: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- S, Standard: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 A, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 A, Standard: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- SE, 3.0 G: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, 2.5 A: 5W-20, 5.3 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.0 G, AWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, 3.0 G, FWD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Sport, AWD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, FWD: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 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, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 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 — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 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, 2.5 A, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 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, 2.5 A, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 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 G — 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, 2.5 A — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.30 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 G, 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 G, 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. |
| Sport, AWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 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. |
| Sport, FWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 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. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Fusion
2010 Ford Fusion factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.5 quarts (8.99 L). Early build vehicle (built before July 6, 2009) cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Late build vehicle (built on or after July 6, 2009) cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Specialty Green Engine Coolant. Mixing coolant types degrades the corrosion protection of the coolant. Do not mix coolant types. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine or cooling system damage.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2010 Ford Fusion take?
It depends on the engine: Hybrid uses 5W-20; S, Automatic uses 5W-20; S, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 2.5 A, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2.5 A, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 3.0 G uses 5W-20; SEL, 2.5 A uses 5W-20; SEL, 3.0 G, AWD uses 5W-20; SEL, 3.0 G, FWD uses 5W-20; Sport, AWD uses 5W-20; Sport, FWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2010 Ford Fusion take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Hybrid holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; S, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 A, Automatic holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 A, Standard holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SE, 3.0 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, 2.5 A holds 5.3 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.0 G, AWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, 3.0 G, FWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Sport, AWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 Ford Fusion?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Ford Fusion. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.