Mercury Capri
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Mercury Capri — from 1985 to 1994.
1985–1986 Mercury Capri
2.3L I4 (2300) · RWD
88 hp / 122 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidMercon ATF
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypePower Rack and Pinion
FluidFord Power Steering Fluid
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank15.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1985–1986 Mercury Capri
2.3L I4 Turbocharged (2300T) · RWD
175 hp / 210 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidMercon ATF
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypePower Rack and Pinion
FluidFord Power Steering Fluid
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Rear fluid80W-90 GL-5
Fuel
Tank15.1 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1991–1994 Mercury Capri
1.6L I4 (BP) · FWD
100 hp / 100 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
Fluid75W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill2.4 qt
Full capacity2.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank11.1 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1991–1994 Mercury Capri
1.6L I4 Turbocharged (BPT) · FWD
132 hp / 132 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
Fluid75W-90 GL-4
Drain & fill2.4 qt
Full capacity2.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank11.1 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi