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2016 Ford Explorer Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.3L Eng)
7.30 OZS. (0.21 L) — PAG 46
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. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
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.
Differential Gear Oil (AWD)
2.40 PTS. (1.13 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
Engine Coolant (2.3L 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 (2.3L Eng)
5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated,AWD)
7.30 OZS. (0.21 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F50,3.5L Eng)
10.80 QTS. (10.22 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. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng)
12.20 QTS. (11.54 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 (3.5L Eng)
6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium 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.
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated,FWD)
6.60 OZS. (0.19 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.5L Eng,Turbocharger)
5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F55,3.5L Eng)
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. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
Notes
- →Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF.
- →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.
- →To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
- →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.
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- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Ford Explorer?
- The 2016 Ford Explorer fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (2.3L Eng): 7.30 OZS. (0.21 L) — PAG 46, 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. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF., 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., Differential Gear Oil (AWD): 2.40 PTS. (1.13 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, Engine Coolant (2.3L 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 (2.3L Eng): 5.70 QTS. (5.39 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated,AWD): 7.30 OZS. (0.21 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F50,3.5L Eng): 10.80 QTS. (10.22 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. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF., Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng): 12.20 QTS. (11.54 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 (3.5L Eng): 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium 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., Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.5L Eng,Normally Aspirated,FWD): 6.60 OZS. (0.19 L) — PAG 46, Air Cond Compressor Oil (3.5L Eng,Turbocharger): 5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6F55,3.5L Eng): 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. Automatic Transmission that require MERCON LV should only use MERCON LV ATF..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Ford Explorer take?
- The 2016 Ford Explorer takes 7.30 OZS. (0.21 L) — PAG 46.