For the 2.3 liter and the 3.0 liter engines ( 5W-20 )
For the 4.0 liter ( 5W-30 )
According to the Owner Guide
The 2005 Ford Ranger owners manual shows ( 5 W - 20 ) WITH FILTER CHANGE - 4.5 quarts ( 4.3 liters ) of motor oil
Can the oil pump be replaced on 1994 Ford Ranger 4.0 without pulling motor?
Use the manufacturer's suggested oil. If you have a turbo charged vehicle, synthetic oil will make it run cooler.
SAE 5W - 30 is the preferred oil
10w30
5 quarts ( 4.7 liters ) of engine oil WITH FILTER CHANGE in the 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine in a 2005 Ford Ranger - according to the owners manual
The 1998 Ford Ranger Owner Guide shows ( 5W-30 ) for the 2.5 / 3.0 and 4.0 engines
( 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
the oil plug is located under the motor on the oil pan
According to the 1998 Ford Ranger owners manual : (made in the U.S.A.) WITH FILTER CHANGE : the 2.5 L engine takes 4.3 liters of motor oil the 3.0 L engine takes 4.3 liters of motor oil the 4.0 L engine takes 4.7 liters of motor oil
Bolted to the bottom of the engine INSIDE the oil pan
you will have to raise the motor up by taking the motor loose at the mounts just enough to get the oil pan off.