2018 Ford Taurus Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Ford Taurus oil type depends on the engine: the Limited, AWD, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, AWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, FWD, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, FWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SE, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, AWD, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, AWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, FWD, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SEL, FWD, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the SHO takes 5W-30 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Limited, AWD, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, AWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, FWD, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- Limited, FWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SE, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, AWD, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, AWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, FWD, Gas: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SEL, FWD, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- SHO: 5W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited, AWD, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| Limited, AWD, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| Limited, FWD, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| Limited, FWD, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| SE, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| SE, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| SEL, AWD, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| SEL, AWD, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| SEL, FWD, Gas — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| SEL, FWD, Gas/Ethanol — Normally Aspirated | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. |
| SHO — Turbocharger | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | SAE 0W-30 oil may be used in cold temperature operations: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below -29Deg.C (-20Deg.F). |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Ford Taurus take?
It depends on the engine: Limited, AWD, Gas uses 5W-20; Limited, AWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; Limited, FWD, Gas uses 5W-20; Limited, FWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SE, Gas uses 5W-20; SE, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SEL, AWD, Gas uses 5W-20; SEL, AWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SEL, FWD, Gas uses 5W-20; SEL, FWD, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; SHO uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2018 Ford Taurus?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Limited, AWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, AWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, FWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; Limited, FWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SE, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, AWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, AWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, FWD, Gas holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SEL, FWD, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; SHO holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2018 Ford Taurus?
Most 2018 Ford Taurus owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Ford recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Ford Taurus?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Ford Taurus. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.