We have a 2001 Ford Taurus it has a 3.0 v-6
The 2001 Ford Taurus has overhead valves (OHV).
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : ( 5W-20 engine oil ) is used for both the 3.0 liter Vulcan and Duratec engines
88oC to 92oC usually the type will be a 'Waxstat'
Any brand of antifreeze can be used in a 2001 Ford Taurus such as Prestone. The antifreeze can be 50 50 antifreeze.
In a 1995 Ford Taurus : ( 5W-30 is the PREFERRED engine oil for the 3.0 and 3.8 )
If they have same type engine they are compatible.
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 )
According to the 2003 Ford Taurus Owner Guide ( 5W-20 )
The LX should have the 3.0 liter OHV ( over head valve ) " Vulcan " V6 engine
According to the 2001 Ford Taurus Owner Guide : The 3.0 " Vulcan " V6 engine ( and its flex fuel version ) take the ( Motorcraft FL-400-S engine oil filter ) The 3.0 " Duratec " Dual Over Head Cam , V6 engine takes the ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
What type of motor oil for a 2008 ford Taurus sel ========================================================== According to the 2008 Ford Taurus X Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.5 liter V6 engine takes : ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
What type of motor oil for a 2008 Ford Taurus sel ========================================================== According to the 2008 Ford Taurus X Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.5 liter V6 engine takes : ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )