Park the vehicle on level ground. Drain the oil and change the filter. Pour in 4.5 qts, and start the engine. Let it run for 2 minutes. Shut the engine off and wait 15 minutes, then check the level. Top it off if necessary, and you will know the capacity.
For the 2.3 liter and 3.0 liter engines ( 5W-20 ) For the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine ( 5W-30 ) According to the 2005 Ford Ranger Owner Guide
( 4 quarts ) with engine oil filter change for the 2.3 liter DOHC 4 cylinder engine in a 2005 Ford Ranger , according to the Owner Guide
On a Ford Ranger with the 3.0 liter " Vulcan " V6 engine : The engine oil filter is on the drivers side of the engine
On a 2005 Ford Ranger : With engine oil filter change : The 2.3 liter four cylinder engine ( takes 4.0 quarts ) The 3.0 liter V6 engine ( takes 4.5 quarts ) The 4.0 liter V6 engine ( takes 5.0 quarts )
timing CHAIN
5 quarts
2000 lbs
6.6 quarts
On a 2005 Ford Ranger : The 2.3 liter Dual Over Head Cam , four cylinder engine has : ( 4 spark plugs )
Around 7500 lbs
10 qts
The Jeep 4.0L holds six quarts of engine oil.