2016 Lincoln Navigator Oil Type & Capacity

The 2016 Lincoln Navigator takes 5W-30 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-30 — 6.0 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
L Reserve, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
L Reserve, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
L Select, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
L Select, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
Reserve, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
Reserve, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
Select, 4WD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
Select, RWD	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	The engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API certification mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.

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More specs & repair guides for your Navigator

2016 Lincoln Navigator factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

18.5 quarts (17.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2016 Lincoln Navigator take?

The 2016 Lincoln Navigator takes 5W-30 motor oil (MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2016 Lincoln Navigator take?

The 2016 Lincoln Navigator holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Lincoln Navigator?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Lincoln Navigator. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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