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1984 Mercury Capri Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1984 Mercury Capri oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1984 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 1984 Mercury Capri oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-300
2.3L 4-cylinder [W] W Turbo5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-300
3.8L 6-cylinder [3] 35 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A
5.0L 8-cylinder [F] FN/AN/AN/A
5.0L 8-cylinder [M] M5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A

Select Your 1984 Mercury Capri Engine Option

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] A

Engine:

2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A [aka 2.3L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GS, RS Turbo

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-300

Oil Filter Replaces:

F5RZ-6731-B, FL-842

1984 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 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

10 quarts

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 L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

GS, RS Turbo

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-300

Oil Filter Replaces:

F5RZ-6731-B, FL-842

1984 Mercury Capri 2.3L 4-cylinder [W] W Turbo 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 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51068-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

11.1 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.8L 6-cylinder Engine Code [3] 3

Engine:

3.8L 6-cylinder [3] 3 [aka 3.8L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1984 Mercury Capri 3.8L 6-cylinder [3] 3 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 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

10.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [F] F

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [F] F [aka 5.0L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1984 Mercury Capri 5.0L 8-cylinder [F] F 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:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [M] M

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [M] M [aka 5.0L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1984 Mercury Capri 5.0L 8-cylinder [M] M 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.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

14.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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