2018 Ford Mustang Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Ford Mustang oil type depends on the engine: the EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts with filter); the GT, Automatic Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts with filter); the GT, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Shelby GT350 takes 5W-50 (10.0 quarts with filter); the Shelby GT350R takes 5W-50 (10.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-20, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-20, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-20, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-20, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT, Automatic Trans: 5W-20, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT, Standard Trans: 5W-20, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Shelby GT350: 5W-50, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Shelby GT350R: 5W-50, 10.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — 2.3L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 5.70 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
| GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| GT, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| GT, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| Shelby GT350 — 5.2L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Shelby GT350R — 5.2L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Mustang
2018 Ford Mustang 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) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Ford Mustang take?
It depends on the engine: EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-20; GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-20; GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-20; GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-20; GT, Automatic Trans uses 5W-20; GT, Standard Trans uses 5W-20; Shelby GT350 uses 5W-50; Shelby GT350R uses 5W-50.
How much oil does a 2018 Ford Mustang take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 5.7 quarts with filter; GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; GT, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; GT, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Shelby GT350 holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Shelby GT350R holds 10.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Ford Mustang?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Ford Mustang. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.