1993 Ford Taurus Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Ford Taurus oil type depends on the engine: the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Wagon, AX4S takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Wagon, AXODE takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SHO, 3.0 Y takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SHO, 3.2 P, AX4S takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter); the SHO, 3.2 P, AXODE takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Wagon, AX4S: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Wagon, AXODE: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SHO, 3.0 Y: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SHO, 3.2 P, AX4S: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SHO, 3.2 P, AXODE: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AX4S — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AXODE — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AXODE — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AX4S — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AXODE — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE — GL,LX,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 4D Wagon, AX4S — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 4D Wagon, AXODE — 3.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SHO, 3.0 Y — SHO,3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SHO, 3.2 P, AX4S — SHO,3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
| SHO, 3.2 P, AXODE — SHO,3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Taurus
1993 Ford Taurus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
11.0 quarts (10.4 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Ford Taurus take?
It depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AX4S uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AXODE uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AXODE uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AX4S uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AXODE uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Wagon, AX4S uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Wagon, AXODE uses 5W-20; SHO, 3.0 Y uses 5W-20; SHO, 3.2 P, AX4S uses 5W-20; SHO, 3.2 P, AXODE uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1993 Ford Taurus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Wagon, AX4S holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Wagon, AXODE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SHO, 3.0 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SHO, 3.2 P, AX4S holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SHO, 3.2 P, AXODE holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Ford Taurus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Ford Taurus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.