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The type of oil recommended for the 2006 Ford Mustang varies based on the engine it has. For the 4.0 L V6 engine, it is best to use 5W-30 Synthetic oil, while the 4.6 L V8 engine requires 5W-20 Synthetic oil. The oil capacity is 5 quarts with a filter for the 4.0 L V6 and 6 quarts with a filter for the 4.6 L V8 engine. The torque specification for the drain plug is 19 ft/lbs for the 4.0 L V6 and 18 ft/lbs for the 4.6 L V8. It's important to change the oil regularly because it deteriorates over time. In the case of the Mustang, the oil and filter should be replaced every 12 months or whenever the oil life indicator prompts you to do so.
The 2006 Ford Mustang with a smaller 4.0L V6 engine needs 5 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil, while the larger 4.6L V8 engine version of the 2006 Mustang requires 6 quarts of 5W20 synthetic blend oil.
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I would like to know what kind of oil to use for a 2006 GT with a 4.6 V8 engine that has 300,000 miles on it.