2022 Ford Mustang Oil Type & Capacity
The 2022 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 GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the GT, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the Mach 1 Premium, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the Mach 1 Premium, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the Mach 1, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the Mach 1, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (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-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-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-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-50, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2.3L: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- GT, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Mach 1 Premium, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Mach 1 Premium, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Mach 1, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 10.0 quarts with filter
- Mach 1, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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, 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 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 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). |
| 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). |
| GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| GT, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| GT, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| Mach 1 Premium, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| Mach 1 Premium, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| Mach 1, Automatic Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| Mach 1, Standard Trans — 5.0L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil | 10.00 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). |
| Shelby GT500 — 5.2L Eng | 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 2022 Ford Mustang take?
It depends on the engine: 2.3L uses 5W-50; 2.3L uses 5W-30; GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; GT Premium, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; GT Premium, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; GT, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; GT, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Mach 1 Premium, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Mach 1 Premium, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Mach 1, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; Mach 1, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; Shelby GT500 uses 5W-50.
What is the oil capacity of a 2022 Ford Mustang?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.3L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2.3L holds 6.0 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; Mach 1 Premium, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Mach 1 Premium, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Mach 1, Automatic Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Mach 1, Standard Trans holds 10.0 quarts with filter; Shelby GT500 holds 11.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2022 Ford Mustang?
Most 2022 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 2022 Ford Mustang?
Yes. 5W-50 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2022 Ford Mustang. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.