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 with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-50 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2.3L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Bullitt takes 5W-20 (10.0 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); the Shelby GT500 takes 5W-50 (11.5 quarts 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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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Coolant capacity
9.47 quarts (8.96 L) — Vehicles Built on or before 31-December-2019: MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. Vehicles Built on of after 01-January-2020: MOTORCRAFT Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted.. Approximate capacity.
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-50; 2.3L uses 5W-50; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-50; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-50; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 2.3L uses 5W-50; 2.3L uses 5W-50; 2.3L uses 5W-30; 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.
How much oil does a 2020 Ford Mustang take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 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.
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.