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Ford Mustang GT

Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Ford Mustang GT — from 2005 to 2026.

20052010 Ford Mustang GT

4.6L V8 SOHC 3V (4.6L Modular (3V)) · RWD

300 hp / 320 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity6 qt
FilterFL-820S

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual (Getrag MT82)
FluidMotorcraft XT-M5-QS
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity3.3 qt

Coolant

TypeMotorcraft Gold (Prediluted)
Capacity14 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMercon V
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-140 Synthetic
Rear capacity3.25 qt

Fuel

Tank16 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/55R17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 235/55R17 tires

Battery

Group size96R
CCA590 A
Shop group 96R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.054 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20112014 Ford Mustang GT

5.0L V8 Coyote (5.0L Coyote (Gen 1)) · RWD

420 hp / 390 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity8 qt
FilterFL-820S

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (Getrag MT82)
FluidMotorcraft XT-M5-QS
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity3.3 qt

Coolant

TypeMotorcraft Orange (Prediluted)
Capacity13 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (EPAS)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-140 Synthetic
Rear capacity3.25 qt

Fuel

Tank16 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/40R19
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/40R19 tires

Battery

Group size96R
CCA590 A
Shop group 96R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.049 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20152023 Ford Mustang GT

5.0L V8 Coyote (5.0L Coyote (Gen 3)) · RWD

460 hp / 420 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity10 qt
FilterFL-820S

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (Getrag MT82-D4)
FluidMotorcraft XT-M5-QS
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity3.3 qt

Coolant

TypeMotorcraft Orange (Prediluted)
Capacity13 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4 LV
Shop DOT 4 LV

Power Steering

TypeElectric (EPAS)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic
Rear capacity2.65 qt

Fuel

Tank16 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/40R19
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/40R19 tires

Battery

Group size96R
CCA590 A
Shop group 96R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi

20242026 Ford Mustang GT

5.0L V8 Coyote (5.0L Coyote (Gen 4 S650)) · RWD

480 hp / 418 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity10 qt
FilterFL-820S

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual (Getrag MT82-D4)
FluidMotorcraft XT-M5-QS
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity3.3 qt

Coolant

TypeMotorcraft Orange (Prediluted)
Capacity13 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4 LV
Shop DOT 4 LV

Power Steering

TypeElectric (EPAS)

Differentials

Rear fluid75W-85 Synthetic
Rear capacity2.65 qt

Fuel

Tank16 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/40R19
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/40R19 tires

Battery

Group size96R
CCA590 A
Shop group 96R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi