1980 Mercury Capri Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1980 Mercury Capri oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1980 Mercury Capri, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1980 Mercury Capri oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A	5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A
2.3L 4-cylinder [W] W Turbo	N/A	N/A	N/A
3.3L 6-cylinder [B] B	5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A
4.2L 8-cylinder [D] D	5 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C) 30 (Above 4°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)	N/A

Select Your 1980 Mercury Capri Engine Option

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] A

Engine:

2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A [aka 2.3L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Mercury Capri 2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C) - Both SAE 10W-30 and SAE 10W-40 are preferred oil types.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

8.5 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
9 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [W] W Turbo

Engine:

2.3L 4-cylinder [W] W Turbo [aka 2.3L 4-cylinder (Turbo)]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Mercury Capri 2.3L 4-cylinder [W] W Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

N/A

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

3.3L 6-cylinder Engine Code [B] B

Engine:

3.3L 6-cylinder [B] B [aka 3.3L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Mercury Capri 3.3L 6-cylinder [B] B oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

7.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

4.2L 8-cylinder Engine Code [D] D

Engine:

4.2L 8-cylinder [D] D [aka 4.2L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (Above 4°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Mercury Capri 4.2L 8-cylinder [D] D oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the filter installed. Some engines may have two oil drain plugs. After refilling, check the oil level and add more to reach the proper level if needed.