2001 Ford Taurus Oil Type & Capacity

The 2001 Ford Taurus takes 5W-20 motor oil — 5.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-20 — 5.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
LX, 3.0 2, 4F50N — 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, 4F50N — 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 U, 4F50N — 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 2, 4F50N — 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 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 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, 4F50N — 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.
SEL — 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.
SES, 4D Sedan, 3.0 2, 4F50N — 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.
SES, 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.
SES, 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.
SES, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, 4F50N — 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.
SES, 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.
SES, 4D Wagon, 3.0 2, 4F50N — 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.
SES, 4D Wagon, 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.
SES, 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.
SES, 4D Wagon, 3.0 U, 4F50N — 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.
SES, 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.

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More specs & repair guides for your Taurus

2001 Ford Taurus factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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 2001 Ford Taurus take?

The 2001 Ford Taurus takes 5W-20 motor oil (SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2001 Ford Taurus take?

The 2001 Ford Taurus holds 5.5 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2001 Ford Taurus?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2001 Ford Taurus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.