2020 Ford Mustang Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Ford Mustang oil type depends on the engine: the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Bullitt takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, Automatic Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, Standard Trans takes 5W-20 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the Shelby GT350 takes 5W-50 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the Shelby GT350R takes 5W-50 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the Shelby GT500 takes 5W-50 (11.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Bullitt: 5W-20, 10.0 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
- Shelby GT500: 5W-50, 11.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost Premium, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Convertible, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN D, Standard Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN D | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Motor oil for track use. |
| 2.3L — EcoBoost, 2D Coupe, 2.3L Eng VIN H, Automatic Trans, 2.3L Eng,Eng VIN H | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 6.00 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). |
| Bullitt — 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. Motor Oil for track use: SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 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. Motor Oil for track use: SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 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. Motor Oil for track use: SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 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. Motor Oil for track use: SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 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. Motor Oil for track use: SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 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. Motor Oil for track use: SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 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. Motor Oil for track use: SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| Shelby GT350 — 5.2L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-40 oil may be used to improve engine cold start performance and in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. |
| Shelby GT350R — 5.2L Eng,Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 10.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-40 oil may be used to improve engine cold start performance and in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. |
| Shelby GT500 — 5.2L Eng,Supercharger | MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil | 11.50 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-40 oil may be used to improve engine cold start performance and in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2020 Ford Mustang take?
It depends on the engine: 2.3L uses 5W-50; 2.3L uses 5W-30; Bullitt uses 5W-20; 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; Shelby GT500 uses 5W-50.
What is the oil capacity of a 2020 Ford Mustang?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Bullitt holds 10.0 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; Shelby GT500 holds 11.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2020 Ford Mustang?
Most 2020 Ford Mustang 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 — Ford recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Ford Mustang?
Yes. 5W-50 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Ford Mustang. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.