Lincoln MKZ

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Lincoln MKZ transfer case fluid capacity ranges from 0,35 to 0,7 liters. Service intervals include checking at 15000 miles and changing at 30000 or 150000 miles. The data covers 12 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
MKZ 2.0 GTDI AWD (2019-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
MKZ 3.0 V6 Ti-VCT AWD (2019-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
MKZ 2.0 GTDI AWD (2018-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
MKZ 3.0 V6 Ti-VCT AWD (2018-2019)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
MKZ 2.0 GTDI AWD (2016-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
MKZ 3.0 V6 Ti-VCT AWD (2016-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
MKZ 2.0 GTDI AWD (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
MKZ 3.7 V6 Ti-VCT AWD (2013-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
MKZ 3.5 V6 AWD (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
MKZ 3.5 V6 AWD (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
MKZ 3.5 V6 AWD (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
  • Check 15000 miles
  • Change 150000 miles
  • Code: (4x4)
MKZ 3.5 V6 AWD (2007-2009)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,35 liter
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: (4x4)

Additional Notes

  • The Lincoln MKZ 2.0 GTDI AWD from 2013-2016 carries a transfer case (transferbox) fluid capacity of 0.35 liter under normal use conditions, which is a notably small fill volume consistent with compact, electronically controlled transfer units that require precise fluid levels rather than large reservoirs.
  • Starting with the 2016-2018 model year range, the 2.0 GTDI AWD transfer case capacity increases to 0.45 liter, a figure that holds across the 2016-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020 configurations of the same engine under normal use conditions.
  • The 3.0 V6 Ti-VCT AWD transfer case holds 0.45 liter for the 2016-2018 and 2018-2019 model year ranges under normal use, while the 2019-2020 range of the same engine specifies a noticeably larger capacity of 0.7 liter, the highest transfer case fill volume listed across all MKZ configurations in these specifications.
  • The 3.5 V6 AWD from 2007-2009 is the only configuration in these specifications to carry both a fluid check interval and a fluid change interval. Under normal use, a check is specified at 15,000 miles and a full fluid change at 150,000 miles.
  • The same 3.5 V6 AWD 2007-2009 configuration under severe use conditions specifies a change interval of 30,000 miles, which is one-fifth of the 150,000-mile normal-use change interval, reflecting the significantly accelerated fluid degradation associated with severe operating conditions.
  • The 3.5 V6 AWD configurations covering 2010-2011 and 2012-2013 retain the 0.35-liter transfer case capacity seen in the 2007-2009 range but carry no check or change interval data in the specifications.
  • The 3.7 V6 Ti-VCT AWD from 2013-2016 also specifies a 0.35-liter transfer case capacity under normal use, placing it in the same fill volume category as the earlier 3.5 V6 AWD and the 2013-2016 2.0 GTDI AWD configurations.

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