5w-20 and I would personally use Valvoline Syntec but it's expensive so if you want cheaper Valvoline Premium Conventional is fine to ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The owners manual shows 5w-20 for the 4.6 L - V8 and 5w-30 for the 4.0 L SOHC - V6
The 2004 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2004 Ford Explorer has a 4.0 L base engine size.
The 2004 Ford Explorer's engine produces 210 hp @ 5100 rpm.
The 2004 Ford Explorer's engine produces 254 ft-lbs. @ 3700 rpm.
In a 2004 Ford Explorer : Either the ( 4.0 liter / 245 cubic inch SOHC , V6 engine ) or the ( 4.6 liter / 281 cubic inch SOHC , V8 engine )
Absolutely , the engine in a 2004 Ford Explorer needs an engine oil filter ( or your engine will only last a few seconds while the oil pumps out on to the ground )
On a 2004 Ford Explorer : The thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir is the pressure cap / radiator cap
The only factory engine in a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is the 4.0 liter Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine which has ( 6 engine cylinders )
For the 4.0 liter V6 engine ( 5W-30 ) For the 4.6 liter V8 engine ( 5W-20 ) According to the 2004 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
I know that the 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has 3 timing CHAINS
5w20
4.0 liter V6 engine ( 5W-30 ) 4.6 liter V8 engine ( 5W-20 ) According to the 2004 Ford Explorer Owner Guide