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2021 Ford Mustang Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
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Air Cond Compressor Oil (5.0L Eng)
3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (5.0L Eng)
13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes.
Brake Fluid
— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Differential Gear Oil
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid GearLubricant Note: Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A) for a complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axle.
Engine Coolant (5.0L Eng)
14.00 QTS. (13.24 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. Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (5.0L Eng)
10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Note: 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).
Manual Transmission Fluid (5.0L Eng,Trans Mfr CD MT82)
2.70 QTS. (2.55 L) — MOTORCRAFT Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Note: Approximate capacity.
Air Cond Compressor Oil (5.2L Eng)
4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (5.2L Eng)
8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — MOTORCRAFT GT500 Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Coolant (5.2L Eng)
14.00 QTS. (13.24 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. Note: Approximate capacity.
Engine Oil (5.2L Eng)
11.50 QTS. (10.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil Note: 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.
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes.
- →Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
- →Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A) for a complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axle.
- →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).
- →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 are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Ford Mustang?
- The 2021 Ford Mustang fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (5.0L Eng): 3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (5.0L Eng): 13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes., Brake Fluid: — MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir., Differential Gear Oil: 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid GearLubricant Note: Add 4 oz. of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting FORD Specification: (EST-M2C118-A) for a complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axle., Engine Coolant (5.0L Eng): 14.00 QTS. (13.24 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. Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (5.0L Eng): 10.00 QTS. (9.46 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil Note: 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)., Manual Transmission Fluid (5.0L Eng,Trans Mfr CD MT82): 2.70 QTS. (2.55 L) — MOTORCRAFT Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Note: Approximate capacity., Air Cond Compressor Oil (5.2L Eng): 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (5.2L Eng): 8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — MOTORCRAFT GT500 Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Coolant (5.2L Eng): 14.00 QTS. (13.24 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. Note: Approximate capacity., Engine Oil (5.2L Eng): 11.50 QTS. (10.88 L) — MOTORCRAFT Full Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-50 Motor Oil Note: 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..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Ford Mustang take?
- The 2021 Ford Mustang takes 3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity..