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2015 Ford Taurus Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2015 (2015).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12D
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F35)
9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Brake Fluid
— MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
11.60 QTS. (10.97 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Transfer Case Fluid
18.00 OZS. (0.53 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F50)
10.90 QTS. (10.31 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Differential Gear Oil (AWD)
2.40 PTS. (1.13 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
Engine Coolant (Limited,SE,SEL,3.5L Eng)
11.10 QTS. (10.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
Engine Oil (Limited,SE,SEL,3.5L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F55)
11.60 QTS. (10.97 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
Engine Coolant (SHO,3.5L Eng)
11.40 QTS. (10.78 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification WSS-M2C946-A and the API Certification mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Engine Oil (SHO,3.5L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Notes
- →Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
- →Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
- →Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.
- →Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
- →Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification WSS-M2C946-A and the API Certification mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2015 Ford Taurus?
- The 2015 Ford Taurus fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12D, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F35): 9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage., Brake Fluid: — MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir., Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 11.60 QTS. (10.97 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty., Transfer Case Fluid: 18.00 OZS. (0.53 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F50): 10.90 QTS. (10.31 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage., Differential Gear Oil (AWD): 2.40 PTS. (1.13 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, Engine Coolant (Limited,SE,SEL,3.5L Eng): 11.10 QTS. (10.5 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle. Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary., Engine Oil (Limited,SE,SEL,3.5L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F55): 11.60 QTS. (10.97 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage., Engine Coolant (SHO,3.5L Eng): 11.40 QTS. (10.78 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification WSS-M2C946-A and the API Certification mark. Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine. Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels., Engine Oil (SHO,3.5L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Only use fluid that meets Ford specification. Motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that meet API SN requirements and display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines are also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled with API SN service category unless the label also displays the API Certification Mark. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty..
- How much engine oil does a 2015 Ford Taurus take?
- The 2015 Ford Taurus takes 5.20 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12D.