5w20 is the recommended weight.
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( 5W-20 engine oil ) is used for both the 3.0 liter Vulcan and Duratec engines
The 2001 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
We have a 2001 ford Taurus it has a 3.0 v-6
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That's the OEM recommended oil...
Low oil level or weak oil pump.
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : For the 3.0 L " VULCAN " V6 engine / and its flex fuel version ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.0 L " DURATEC " DOHC ( FL-820-S )
Any brand of antifreeze can be used in a 2001 Ford Taurus such as Prestone. The antifreeze can be 50 50 antifreeze.
If they have same type engine they are compatible.
In a 1995 Ford Taurus : ( 5W-30 is the PREFERRED engine oil for the 3.0 and 3.8 )
The motor oil that is recommended for a 2000 Ford Taurus is 5W 20. This oil can be purchased at any retail or auto parts store.
5W-20 , according to the Owner Guide