1999 Ford Taurus Oil Type & Capacity
The 1999 Ford Taurus oil type depends on the engine: the LX, 3.0 2, AX4N takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 3.0 U takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4N takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4N takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4N takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S takes 5W-20 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SHO takes 5W-20 (6.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- LX, 3.0 2, AX4N: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 3.0 U: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4N: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4N: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4N: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S: 5W-20, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SHO: 5W-20, 6.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX, 3.0 2, AX4N — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LX, 3.0 2, AX4S — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LX, 3.0 S — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| LX, 3.0 U — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4N — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4N — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4N — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| SHO — 3.4L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.50 QTS. | — | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Taurus
1999 Ford Taurus factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.6 quarts (10.03 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color).
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1999 Ford Taurus take?
It depends on the engine: LX, 3.0 2, AX4N uses 5W-20; LX, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; LX, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; LX, 3.0 U uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4N uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4N uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4N uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S uses 5W-20; SHO uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1999 Ford Taurus take?
Capacity depends on the engine: LX, 3.0 2, AX4N holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LX, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LX, 3.0 S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; LX, 3.0 U holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4N holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, AX4S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4N holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4N holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, AX4S holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SHO holds 6.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1999 Ford Taurus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1999 Ford Taurus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.