2023 FORD MUSTANG engine oil

WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect yourcar's paint from the elements. Werecommend that you wash and wax thepainted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park yourvehicle in a shaded area out of directsunlight. Always wash your vehicle beforeapplying wax.
•Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructionsto apply and remove the wax.
•Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.
•Do not allow wax to come in contactwith any non-body (low-gloss black)colored trim. The wax will discolor orstain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint shouldfeel smooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE -
MACH 1
Note:Do not allow water or cleaningsolutions to contact the exposed air filterelement. Cover the air filter assembly andavoid spraying water at it.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•Take care when using a power washerto clean the engine. The high-pressurefluid could penetrate the sealed partsand cause damage.
•Do not spray a hot engine with coldwater to avoid cracking the engineblock or other engine components.
•Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser on all parts that requirecleaning and pressure rinse clean. InCanada, use Motorcraft EngineShampoo.
Note:If your vehicle has an engine coverremove the cover before application ofMotorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser.Immediately rinse away any over spray.
•Never wash or rinse the engine while itis hot or running; water in the runningengine may cause internal damage.
•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
Note:Do not allow water or cleaningsolutions to contact the exposed air filterelement. Cover the air filter assembly andavoid spraying water at it.
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You should:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Clean and treat spills and stains assoon as possible.
Do not use the following products as thesemay damage the leather:
•Oil and petroleum or silicone-basedleather conditioners.
•Household cleaners.
•Alcohol solutions.
•Solvents or cleaners intendedspecifically for rubber, vinyl andplastics.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
We recommend that you contact anauthorized dealer to identify your vehiclecolor code. Authorized dealers havetouch-up paint to match your vehicle'scolor.
Before repairing minor paint damage, usea cleaner to remove particles such as birddroppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout.
Read the instructions before using cleaningproducts.
CLEANING THE WHEELS
1.Regularly clean them with a wheelcleaner. We recommend that you useFord approved wheel cleaner ifavailable.
2.Remove dirt and brake dust with asponge.
3.Remove tar and grease with a bug andtar remover. We recommend that youuse Ford approved bug and tar removerif available.
4.Thoroughly rinse the wheels with waterafter cleaning.
If you intend on parking your vehicle for anextended period after cleaning the wheelswith a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle fora few minutes before doing so. Thisreduces the risk of corrosion of the brakediscs, brake pads and linings.
Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.
Note: Some car washes could damagewheel rims and covers.
Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,harsh cleaning products, chrome wheelcleaners or abrasive materials coulddamage wheel rims, covers and bolts.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30days or more, read the followingmaintenance recommendations to makesure your vehicle stays in good operatingcondition.
We engineer and test all motor vehiclesand their components for reliable, regulardriving. Under various conditions,long-term storage may lead to degradedengine performance or failure unless youuse specific precautions to preserve enginecomponents.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilatedplace.
•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, theyrequire regular maintenance to protectagainst rust and damage.
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Body
•Wash your vehicle thoroughly toremove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud fromexterior surfaces, rear-wheel housingand the underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash your vehicle if it isstored in exposed locations.
•Touch-up exposed or primed metal toprevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel partswith a thick coat of auto wax to preventdiscoloration. Re-wax as necessarywhen you wash your vehicle.
•Lubricate all hood, door and luggagecompartment hinges and latches witha light grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil andsolvents.
Engine
•Change the engine oil and filter prior tostorage because used engine oilcontains contaminates which maycause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days for aminimum of 15 minutes. Run at fastidle with the climate controls set todefrost until the engine reaches normaloperating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shiftthrough all the gears while the engineis running.
•We recommend that you change theengine oil before you use your vehicleagain.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fueluntil the first automatic shutoff of thefuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, leversand pins under your vehicle are coveredwith grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
SpecificationMeasurement
138 in³ (2,261 cm³)Engine Displacement.
1-3-4-2Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.028 in (0.7 mm) - 0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
9.5:1Compression ratio - Base.
9.37:1Compression ratio - High Output.
Drivebelt Routing
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 5.0L, MACH 1
DescriptionItem
90 degree V8.Configuration.
3.66 in (93 mm) bore x 3.65 in (92.7 mm)stroke.Bore x stroke.
307 in³ (5,038 cm³)Displacement.
12.0:1Compression ratio.
0.049 in (1.25 mm) - 0.053 in (1.35 mm)Spark plug gap.
470 hp (350 kW) @ 7000 RPMHorsepower.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 5.0L
SpecificationMeasurement
307 in³ (5,038 cm³)Engine displacement.
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.049 in (1.25 mm) - 0.053 in (1.35 mm)Spark plug gap.
12.0:1Compression ratio.
Drivebelt Routing
BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS - MACH 1
Front
SpecificationDescription
14.96 in (380 mm)Rotor diameter.
1.34 in (34 mm)Rotor width.
81.18 in² (523.76 cm²)Rotor swept area.
1.42 in (36 mm)Caliper piston diameter.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
Part NumberComponent
FA-1918Air filter element.
BXT-96R-590Battery.
FP-78Cabin air filter.
FL-910-SOil filter.1
SP-550Spark plugs.
WW-1964 (passenger side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2160 (driver side)
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer these parts for your vehicle to meet or exceed ourspecifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions anddurability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 5.0L
Part NumberComponent
FA-1918Air filter element.
BXT-96R-590Battery.
FP-78Cabin air filter.
FL-500-SOil filter.1
SP-589Spark plugs.
WW-1964 (passenger side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2160 (driver side)
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer these parts for your vehicle to meet or exceed ourspecifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions anddurability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 5.0L, MACH 1
Part NumberComponent
FA-1922Air filter element.
BXT-96R-590Battery.
FP-78Cabin air filter.
FL-500-SOil filter.1
SP-589Spark plugs.
WW-1964 (passenger side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2160 (driver side)
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer these parts for your vehicle to meet or exceed ourspecifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions anddurability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of other parts.
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