Foxbody Fluid Capacities and Torque Ratings

See below for basic Foxbody 5.0L V8 engine fluid capacities and general bolt torquing information. This section is still in progress (like many others), so keep checking back. If you need a specific spec not listed, contact me.

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Torque Lists and Diagrams
Foxbody Mustang 5.0L torque ratings diagram
Common torque rating discussion

Engine Oil

Engine	Capacity	Oil Type*
2.3 Non-turbo, All V6 & V8's	4 qts 5 qts with filter change	10W-30 (0+ deg C) 5W-30 (below 0°C)
2.3 turbo	4.5 qts 5.5 qts filter change	10W-30 (0+ deg C) 5W-30 (below 0°C)

Foxbody Fuel Capacity All engines

Year	Tank Capacity	Minimum Grade
1979-93	15.4 gal, 60 L	87

General Torque Specifications

Application	Torque	Additional Info
Wheel Lugs	80-105 ft-lbs	1979-1993
Spark Plugs	5-10 ft-lbs 10-15 ft-lbs 10-15 ft-lbs 5-11 ft-lbs 10-15 ft-lbs 5-10 ft-lbs	4 cyl 2.8L V6 Inline six 3.8L V6 79-87 V8 88 on V8
Oil pan drain plug	21-38 ft-lbs 15-25 ft-lbs	2.8L V6 All other engines