1987 Mercury Lynx Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 1987 Mercury Lynx oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1987 Mercury Lynx, 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 1987 Mercury Lynx oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cylinder [H] H Diesel | 4 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) | Ford E73Z-6731-A Ford E73Z-6731-B |
| 1.9L 4-cylinder [9] 9 | 4 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-400-S |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder [J] J | 7.2 quarts (with filter) incl. bypass oil filter cap. | SAE 10W-30 (-18 To 38°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C) 30 (4 To 38°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C) | Ford FL-400-S |
Select Your 1987 Mercury Lynx Engine Option
1.9L 4-cylinder Engine Code [H] H Diesel
Engine:
1.9L 4-cylinder [H] H Diesel [aka 1.9L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
GS, L
Oil Capacity:
4 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Ford E73Z-6731-A and Ford E73Z-6731-B
Oil Filter Replaces:
N/A
1987 Mercury Lynx 1.9L 4-cylinder [H] H Diesel oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
4 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:
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
6.9 quarts - For Manual Transaxle (MTXL) models with Air Conditioning (AC).
8.5 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
7.4 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL) and Air Conditioning (AC).
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
1.9L 4-cylinder Engine Code [9] 9
Engine:
1.9L 4-cylinder [9] 9 [aka 1.9L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
GS, L, XR3
Oil Capacity:
4 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA
1987 Mercury Lynx 1.9L 4-cylinder [9] 9 oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
4 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:
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
7.9 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
6.9 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).
5.8 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [J] J
Engine:
2.0L 4-cylinder [J] J [aka 2.0L L4 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
GS, L, XR3
Oil Capacity:
7.2 quarts (with filter) incl. bypass oil filter cap.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (-18 To 38°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (4 To 38°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA
1987 Mercury Lynx 2.0L 4-cylinder [J] J oil change details
Oil Grade:
CH-4
Oil Capacity:
7.2 quarts. (with filter). This capacity also includes the bypass oil filter.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (-18 To 38°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -7°C)
30 (4 To 38°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 16°C)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
N/A