2020 Lincoln Nautilus Oil Type & Capacity
The 2020 Lincoln Nautilus oil type depends on the engine: the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 2.7L takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the Base, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Base, FWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Black Label takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- 2.7L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Base, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, FWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Black Label: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. | 5.50 QTS. | — | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 2.0L — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. | 5.50 QTS. | — | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 2.7L — 2.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. | 6.00 QTS. | — | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| Base, 4WD — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. | 5.50 QTS. | — | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| Base, FWD — 2.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. | 5.50 QTS. | — | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| Black Label — 2.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. | 6.00 QTS. | — | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Nautilus
2020 Lincoln Nautilus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.7 quarts (9.17 L). Before: 07-July-2019 MOTORCRAFT Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-3DIL-B (WSS-M97B44-D2). After: 08-July-2019 MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant / VC-13DL-G (WSS-M97B57-A2) 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 2020 Lincoln Nautilus take?
It depends on the engine: 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.0L uses 5W-30; 2.7L uses 5W-30; Base, 4WD uses 5W-30; Base, FWD uses 5W-30; Black Label uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2020 Lincoln Nautilus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 2.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Base, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, FWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Black Label holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2020 Lincoln Nautilus?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2020 Lincoln Nautilus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.