2006 Ford Explorer: What is the oil type and capacity?

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James M. December 17, 2020
The oil type and capacity for Your 2006 Ford Explorer will be dependent on what engine model You have. The 4.0L V6 will have a capacity of 5 US quarts and require the usage of 5W-30 fully synthetic oil. The larger 4.6L V6 engine will have a capacity of 6 US quarts and need to use 5W-20 synthetic oil. Both models will have an oil drain plug that has a head size of 16mm and require 22 lbs-ft of torque in order to remove it. You should be changing out the oil in these vehicles every 7,500 miles.
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Fran June 2, 2020
I've never used synthetic oil in my 2006 V8 Explorer XLT.
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5 w20 December 24, 2020
Can't find at the shop wat the nextoil
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John A. January 2, 2020
The base engine for the 2006 Ford Explorer the 4.0L V6 needs 5 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil. The optional engine for the 2006 Explorer the 4.6L V8 uses 6 quarts of 5W20 synthetic oil.
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Metoo January 28, 2023
Drain plugs a 13mm on mine
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