( 5W-30 ) according to the 1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
5 W 30 - according to the owners manual
5 quarts
You can view the 1997 Ford Explorer owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides ( pages 223 and 224 show the axle fluid requirements )
The 1997 Ford Explorer available V8 engine is a 5.0 L (302 cubic inch) The oil filter is on the driver's side of the engine, towards the front.
5 W - 30 is the preferred oil for all 1998 Ford Explorer engines
SAE 10w30
For a Ford Explorer : If you have the 4.0 liter V6 engine ( OHV and SOHC versions ) The recommended oil is 5W-30
SAE 5 W - 30 is the preferred oil , according to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual
You can use about 5 liters of oil for your Ford explorer 1997.
According to the owners manual, a 1997 Ford Explorer 5 speed manual transmission takes Ford Motorcraft Mercon ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
( 5 quarts ) with engine oil filter