2018 Lincoln MKZ Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Lincoln MKZ oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the 3.0L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Black Label Hybrid takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Hybrid Premiere takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Hybrid Reserve takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Hybrid Select takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Premiere, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Premiere, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Select, AWD takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Select, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.0L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Black Label Hybrid: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Premiere: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Reserve: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Select: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Premiere, AWD: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Premiere, FWD: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Select, AWD: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Select, FWD: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — Black Label, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWD, 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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. |
| 2.0L — Black Label, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, FWD, 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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. |
| 2.0L — Reserve, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, AWD, 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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. |
| 2.0L — Reserve, 2.0L Eng VIN 9, FWD, 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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. |
| 3.0L — Black Label, 3.0L Eng VIN C, AWD, 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: 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. |
| 3.0L — Black Label, 3.0L Eng VIN C, FWD, 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: 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. |
| 3.0L — Reserve, 3.0L Eng VIN C, AWD, 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: 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. |
| 3.0L — Reserve, 3.0L Eng VIN C, FWD, 3.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: 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. |
| Black Label Hybrid — 2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 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. |
| Hybrid Premiere — 2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 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. |
| Hybrid Reserve — 2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 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. |
| Hybrid Select — 2.0L Eng,Gas/Electric | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 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. |
| Premiere, AWD — 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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. |
| Premiere, FWD — 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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, AWD — 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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, FWD — 2.0L Eng,Gas | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Optional Motor Oil: SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 5.70 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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Coolant capacity
8.5 quarts (8.04 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Lincoln MKZ take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 3.0L uses 5W-30; Black Label Hybrid uses 0W-20; Hybrid Premiere uses 0W-20; Hybrid Reserve uses 0W-20; Hybrid Select uses 0W-20; Premiere, AWD uses 5W-30; Premiere, FWD uses 5W-30; Select, AWD uses 5W-30; Select, FWD uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2018 Lincoln MKZ?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.7 quarts with filter; 3.0L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Black Label Hybrid holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid Premiere holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid Reserve holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid Select holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Premiere, AWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Premiere, FWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Select, AWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Select, FWD holds 5.7 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2018 Lincoln MKZ?
Most 2018 Lincoln MKZ 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 — Lincoln recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Lincoln MKZ?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Lincoln MKZ. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.
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