Per my 1996 Mustang mechanics book yes start with 4 1/2 quarts 10W-30
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The oil pan is bolted to the bottom of the engine
The 1996 Ford Mustang owners manual shows : for the 4.6 L ( 2V ) with filter change 6 quarts / 5.7 liters oil dipstick is used to determine oil capacity
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For a 1996 Ford Mustang , 3.8 liter V6 engine : The owners manual shows ( Motorcraft FL-400-A) engine oil filter fordparts.com shows ( Motorcraft FL-400-S ) engine oil filter
According to the 1996 Ford Mustang Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.8 liter V6 engine takes : ( 5.0 U.S. quarts , 5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil )
No, it will not. The clearance tolerances are different.
motor craft 10w30 Generally it is marked on the filler cap. It is either 5w-20 or 5w-30.
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5w30 or 10w305w30 or 10w30
The 1996 Ford Mustang owners manual shows : WITH FILTER CHANGE 3.8 L - V6 engine - ( 5 quarts ) 4.6 L - V8 engine - ( 6 quarts )
10w30 premium oil.