Quick answer: the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang 5.0L V8 takes 8.0 qt (7.6 L) in 2015–2017 and 10.0 qt (9.5 L) from 2018, with a filter change; Ford lists 5W-20 through 2020 and 5W-30 from 2021. The 2.3L EcoBoost takes 5.7 qt (2015–2018) or 6.0 qt (2019–2023) of 5W-30. The 3.7L V6 (2015–2017) takes 6.0 qt of 5W-20.
| Engine | Oil capacity (with filter) | Oil type | Ford specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3L EcoBoost (2015–2018) | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) | 5W-30 | WSS-M2C946-A |
| 2.3L EcoBoost (2019–2023) | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 5W-30 | WSS-M2C946-B1 / WSS-M2C961-A1 |
| 2.3L EcoBoost High Performance (2020–2023) | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 5W-50 full synthetic | WSS-M2C931-C |
| 3.7L V6 (2015–2017) | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 5W-20 | WSS-M2C945-A |
| 5.0L V8 (2015–2017) | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | 5W-20 | WSS-M2C945-A |
| 5.0L V8 (2018–2020) | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-20 (5W-30 for track use) | WSS-M2C945-B1 |
| 5.0L V8 (2021–2023) | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-30 | WSS-M2C961-A1 |
The 5.0L changed twice. The 2018 Coyote V8 takes 2 quarts more than the 2015–2017 engine (10.0 vs 8.0 qt), and from 2021 Ford switched its oil from 5W-20 to 5W-30.
Oil capacity by year
| Model year | 2.3L EcoBoost | 3.7L V6 | 5.0L V8 | 5.0L oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | 5W-20 |
| 2016 | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | 5W-20 |
| 2017 | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 8.0 qt (7.6 L) | 5W-20 |
| 2018 | 5.7 qt (5.4 L) | — | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-20 |
| 2019 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | — | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-20 |
| 2020 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | — | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-20 |
| 2021 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | — | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-30 |
| 2022 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | — | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-30 |
| 2023 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | — | 10.0 qt (9.5 L) | 5W-30 |
Ford lists one capacity per engine, always including the oil filter. We checked the capacity tables in every model-year manual on this page.
Recommended oil type
2.3L EcoBoost: SAE 5W-30 (Motorcraft 5W-30; WSS-M2C961-A1 from 2021). The High Performance Package 2.3L (2020–2023) uses Motorcraft 5W-50 Full Synthetic (WSS-M2C931-C).
3.7L V6: SAE 5W-20.
5.0L V8: SAE 5W-20 through 2020, with 5W-30 recommended for track use from 2018; SAE 5W-30 (WSS-M2C961-A1) from 2021.
Shelby GT350 and GT500 have their own supplements and are not covered here.
How to reset the oil life on the 2015–2023 Ford Mustang
See also: Oil life reset by brand.
Ford’s manuals reset the oil life monitor from the information display: use the steering-wheel controls to go to Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life (newer models: Vehicle Maintenance > Oil Life), then press and hold OK until the display confirms the reset. Reset only after an oil change.
Oil change tips
- 5.0L (2018–2023): buy two 5-quart jugs.
- 2.3L: a 5-quart jug plus one quart.
- Add a little less than the full capacity, run the engine, wait a few minutes and check the dipstick before topping up.
Sources and how we checked
All capacities and oil grades on this page come from Ford’s owner’s manuals, published on Ford’s official owner manuals site (chapter “Capacities and Specifications”):
- 2015 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2016 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2017 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2018 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2019 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2020 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2021 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2022 Mustang owner’s manual
- 2023 Mustang owner’s manual
If your owner’s manual shows something different, follow your manual and tell us.
Last checked: October 26, 2026.
FAQ
How much oil does a Mustang GT take?
The 5.0L V8 takes 8.0 qt (7.6 L) in 2015–2017 and 10.0 qt (9.5 L) in 2018–2023, with a filter change.
What oil does a Mustang GT use?
SAE 5W-20 through 2020 (5W-30 for track use from 2018) and SAE 5W-30 from 2021.
How much oil does a Mustang EcoBoost take?
5.7 qt (5.4 L) in 2015–2018 and 6.0 qt (5.7 L) in 2019–2023, SAE 5W-30.
What oil does the 3.7L V6 Mustang use?
6.0 qt (5.7 L) of SAE 5W-20.
How do I reset the oil life on a Mustang?
In the information display, go to Settings > Vehicle > Oil Life and hold OK.
Newer Mustang? See the 2024–2025 Ford Mustang oil type and capacity.