The table shows all suitable motor oils for Mustang 3st generation, made in 1978 — 1993.
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Year
Grade SAE
all-season +25 to -25 °C
winter -30 to +5 °C
summer -5 to +45 °C
Gasoline API
Diesel API
Oil Type
Recommended Brand
1979
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1980
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1981
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1982
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1983
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1984
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1985
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1986
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1987
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1988
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1989
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1990
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1991
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1992
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
1993
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SJ SH
CH-4 CG-4
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
Data close to recommended in Ford
To buy the right oil you need to know SAE Viscosity Grade and API Quality Index oil for diesel or gasoline engine. You can select any Brand from the listed.
Example: for gasoline engines Ford Mustang (3st generation) 1978, suitable multigrade synthetics oil 5W-50 quality SJ, SH.
For bodies made in 1993, for the cold season, recommended only synthetics 0W-50 \ SJ, SH.
If possible, check the selected oil for compliance with the manufacturers specifications and service intervals.