4.5 quarts with filter change.
The type of the oil that Ford recommends for the 2.3L is SAE 5W-30 and the capacity is 5 quarts.
For a 1995 Ford Ranger : ( 5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil ) * 2.3 / 3.0 / 4.0
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred oil , according to the 1997 Ford Ranger Owner Guide
10/30 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the 1996 Ford Ranger owners manual ( 5 W 30 is the PREFERRED oil )
5W-30 , according to the 2000 Ford Ranger Owner Guide
Towing capacity (lbs.): 5320
5W-30 is the preferred oil
5W-30
5W-30 oil is used in the engines of a 1996 Ford Ranger
SAE 5W - 30 is the preferred oil
For a 1994 Ford Ranger , 3.0 liter V6 engine : ( 5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil )
According to the 2000 Ford Ranger Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.5 liter four cylinder engine takes ( 4.3 liters / 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )