How much oil does a 2016 Focus take?
1.0L EcoBoost: 4.3 qt (4.1 L). 2.0L GDI: 4.5 qt (4.3 L).
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2016 Ford Focus
2016 Focus oil is SAE 5W-20. The 1.0L EcoBoost is 4.3 qt and the 2.0L GDI is 4.5 qt. Both use oil filter FL-910-S.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| 1.0L EcoBoost | 4.3 qt (4.1 L). Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 meeting WSS-M2C945-A. U.S. oil XO-5W20-QSP. Canada CXO-5W20-LSP12. Optional full synthetic U.S. and Mexico XO-5W20-QFS. |
| 2.0L GDI | 4.5 qt (4.3 L). Same SAE 5W-20 and WSS-M2C945-A specification. |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-910-S on both engines. If a Motorcraft filter is unavailable, use a filter that meets SAE/USCAR-36. |
| If Motorcraft oil is unavailable | Use the recommended viscosity that meets API SN and displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use oil labeled API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. |
| Oil-life message | Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor. The interval may be up to one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km). Never exceed one year or 10,000 miles. If the display resets early or becomes inoperative, change at six months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km). |
| Additives | Do not use supplemental engine oil additives. The book says they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage. |
Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2016 Focus Owner's Manual, July 2016 Fourth Printing, part GM5J 19A321 AA, edition date 201510. Canada/United States of America. (opens in a new tab)).
Difficulty, time, and cost are estimates when this guide gives them. Torque is a cited figure, or it is left off.
Main source: 2016 Focus Owner's Manual, July 2016 Fourth Printing, part GM5J 19A321 AA, edition date 201510. Canada/United States of America. (opens in a new tab), Ford Motor Company, published 2016-07-01, read 2026-10-16.
Funnel
For adding oil. The capacity table does not print a drain-plug size.
| Item | Figure | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L EcoBoost | 4.3 qt (4.1 L). Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 meeting WSS-M2C945-A. U.S. oil XO-5W20-QSP. Canada CXO-5W20-LSP12. Optional full synthetic U.S. and Mexico XO-5W20-QFS. | Capacities and specifications, 1.0L |
| 2.0L GDI | 4.5 qt (4.3 L). Same SAE 5W-20 and WSS-M2C945-A specification. | Capacities and specifications, 2.0L |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-910-S on both engines. If a Motorcraft filter is unavailable, use a filter that meets SAE/USCAR-36. | Motorcraft parts |
| If Motorcraft oil is unavailable | Use the recommended viscosity that meets API SN and displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use oil labeled API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. | Engine oil specification |
| Oil-life message | Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor. The interval may be up to one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km). Never exceed one year or 10,000 miles. If the display resets early or becomes inoperative, change at six months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km). | Scheduled maintenance |
| Additives | Do not use supplemental engine oil additives. The book says they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage. | Engine oil specification |
1.0L EcoBoost is 4.3 qt. 2.0L GDI is 4.5 qt. Both are SAE 5W-20, WSS-M2C945-A, filter FL-910-S.
Never exceed one year or 10,000 miles. If the display resets early, use six months or 5,000 miles.
Coolant is on the coolant guide. The 1.0L and the 2.0L do not use the same automatic-transmission fluid, which is on the transmission guide.
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Part
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil
U.S. XO-5W20-QSP, specification WSS-M2C945-A. 4.3 qt on the 1.0L or 4.5 qt on the 2.0L.
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Part
Motorcraft FL-910-S oil filter
Listed for the 1.0L EcoBoost and the 2.0L. SAE/USCAR-36 is the substitute specification if Motorcraft is unavailable.
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Tool
Funnel
For adding oil. The capacity table does not print a drain-plug size.
1.0L EcoBoost: 4.3 qt (4.1 L). 2.0L GDI: 4.5 qt (4.3 L).
SAE 5W-20 meeting WSS-M2C945-A. API SN oil has to show the API Certification Mark.
Motorcraft FL-910-S on both engines. SAE/USCAR-36 is the substitute if Motorcraft is unavailable.
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