2013 Ford C-Max Oil Type & Capacity

The 2013 Ford C-Max takes 5W-20 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-20 — 4.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
Energi	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premuim Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20, GF5, and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Energi SEL	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premuim Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20, GF5, and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Hybrid SE	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premuim Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20, GF5, and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Hybrid SEL	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premuim Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20, GF5, and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
SE	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premuim Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20, GF5, and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
SEL	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premuim Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	4.50 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5W-20, GF5, and display the API Certification Mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.

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More specs & repair guides for your C-Max

2013 Ford C-Max factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

8.8 quarts (8.32 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2013 Ford C-Max take?

The 2013 Ford C-Max takes 5W-20 motor oil (MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premuim Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2013 Ford C-Max take?

The 2013 Ford C-Max holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2013 Ford C-Max?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2013 Ford C-Max. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

Other Ford C-Max years

2018 C-Max 2017 C-Max 2016 C-Max 2015 C-Max 2014 C-Max