1986 Ford Mustang coolant capacity

The 1986 Ford Mustang holds about 9.2 to 14.1 quarts of coolant, depending on the engine - the full cooling-system capacity when cold.

Key takeaways

  • The 1986 Ford Mustang holds about 9.2 to 14.1 quarts of coolant total, depending on engine.
  • This is the full cooling-system fill with the engine cold.
  • Refill to the marked level, and use the coolant type your owner's manual specifies.
Coolant capacity by engine
EngineCapacityLiters
5.0 LX, GT14.1 qt13.3 L
LX9.2 qt8.7 L
When refilling, add coolant to the marked level rather than forcing in the full figure. Source.

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