1987 Ford Taurus Oil Type & Capacity
The 1987 Ford Taurus takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL, 4D Sedan, 2.5 D — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 2.5 D — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 2.5 D — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Wagon, 2.5 D — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| L, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 4D Sedan — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 4D Wagon — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| MT5, 4D Sedan — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| MT5, 4D Wagon — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Taurus
1987 Ford Taurus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.3 quarts (7.85 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. Specification: ESE M97B44 A.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1987 Ford Taurus take?
The 1987 Ford Taurus takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 and 10W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1987 Ford Taurus take?
The 1987 Ford Taurus holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Ford Taurus?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Ford Taurus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.