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1985 Lincoln Continental Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1985 Lincoln Continental oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1985 Lincoln Continental, 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 1985 Lincoln Continental oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.4L 6-cylinder [F] 17.4 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (-18 To 30°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 20°C)
30 (4 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (-30 To 30°C)
Ford FL-1-A
5.0L 8-cylinder [L] L Diesel Turbo5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford E45Y-6731-A

Select Your 1985 Lincoln Continental Engine Option

2.4L 6-cylinder Engine Code [F] 1

Engine:

2.4L 6-cylinder [F] 1 [aka 2.4L L6 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Givenchy, Valentino

Oil Capacity:

7.4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (-18 To 30°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 20°C)
30 (4 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (-30 To 30°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1985 Lincoln Continental 2.4L 6-cylinder [F] 1 oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

7.4 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 (-18 To 30°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -7°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-10 To 20°C)
30 (4 To 30°C)
40 (Above 20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (-30 To 30°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

13.9 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [L] L Diesel Turbo

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [L] L Diesel Turbo [aka 5.0L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Givenchy, Valentino

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford E45Y-6731-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Lincoln Continental 5.0L 8-cylinder [L] L Diesel 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:

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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