According to the 2001 Ford Taurus owners manual :
WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
The 3.0 L - Vulcan V6 - takes 4.5 quarts ( 4.25 liters )
The 3.0 L - DOHC - Duratec V6 - takes 5.5 quarts ( 5.2 liters )
with oil filter change 3.0 L - Vulcan engine ( 4.5 quarts / 4.25 liters of engine oil ) 3.0 L - Duratec engine ( 5.5 quarts / 5.2 liters of engine oil )
The 2001 Ford Taurus's engine produces 185 ft-lbs. @ 3950 rpm.
For a 2001 Ford Taurus : The 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine is rated at ( 155 horsepower ) The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine , which is a DOHC , is rated at ( 200 horsepower ) According to my Consumer Guide book
How much transmission fluid does a 2001 ford Taurus need
3,367
200 horsepower for the 3.0 L - DOHC - V6 ( Duratec ) engine
The 2010 Ford Taurus's engine produces 249 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm.
The 2013 Ford Taurus's engine produces 254 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm.
The 2002 Ford Taurus's engine produces 185 ft-lbs. @ 3950 rpm.
The 2011 Ford Taurus's engine produces 249 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm.
The 2004 Ford Taurus's engine produces 185 ft-lbs. @ 3900 rpm.
The 2012 Ford Taurus's engine produces 249 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm.
The 2003 Ford Taurus's engine produces 185 ft-lbs. @ 3950 rpm.