1994 Ford Taurus Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Ford Taurus oil type depends on the engine: the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Wagon 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 takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Wagon: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SHO, 3.0 Y: 5W-20, 5.0 quarts with filter
- SHO, 3.2 P: 5W-30, 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 — GL,LX,3.0L 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, 3.0 U — GL,LX,3.0L 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 — GL,LX,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 — GL,LX,3.0L 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 — GL,LX,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 — GL,LX,3.0L 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 — GL,LX,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 — GL,LX,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. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SHO, 3.2 P — SHO,3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Taurus
1994 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 1994 Ford Taurus take?
It depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1 uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Wagon uses 5W-20; SHO, 3.0 Y uses 5W-20; SHO, 3.2 P uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1994 Ford Taurus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 1 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GL, 4D Wagon, 3.8 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.8 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Wagon holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SHO, 3.0 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; SHO, 3.2 P holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Ford Taurus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Ford Taurus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.