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2006 Ford Explorer: Can you tell me the recommended oil and how much it holds?
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The oil amount and type for your 2006 Ford Explorer depend on which engine you have. The 4.0L V6 needs 5 US quarts of 5W-30 fully synthetic oil, while the larger 4.6L V6 requires 6 US quarts of 5W-20 synthetic oil. Both engines have a 16mm oil drain plug that needs 22 lbs-ft of torque to remove. It is recommended to change the oil in these vehicles every 7,500 miles.
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I've always used conventional oil in my 2006 V8 Explorer XLT and haven't tried synthetic oil yet.
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The standard engine in the 2006 Ford Explorer, the 4.0L V6, requires 5 quarts of 5W30 synthetic oil. If you have the upgraded engine, the 4.6L V8, in your 2006 Explorer, you will need to use 6 quarts of 5W20 synthetic oil.
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I can't find the next oil at the store.
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The drain plug on my vehicle measures 13 millimeters.
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