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2011 Ford Explorer oil capacity, type & filter
The 2011 Ford Explorer takes 6 qt of 5W-20 oil.
Applies to checked engine: 3.5L V6.
Champ PH500 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.
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2011 Ford Explorer oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Source coverage for the 2011 Ford Explorer
Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).
Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).
Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.
5 checked source rows for the 2011 Ford Explorer.
Before ordering for this 2011 Ford Explorer
- Capacity
- 6 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-20
- Interval
- 10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Filter
- Champ PH500
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, AMSOIL Lookup, Purolator Part Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager).
Ford Explorer oil specs by year
This table includes checked Ford Explorer model years available in our database.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.1 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K50 |
| 2024 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2023 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2022 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2021 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | Purolator L10241 |
| 2020 | 5.2 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2019 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2018 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2017 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2016 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2015 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2014 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2013 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2012 | 5.7 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2011 Current page | 6 qt | 5W-20 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH500 |
| 2010 | 6 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-20 | WIX 51372 |
| 2009 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | WIX 51372 |
| 2008 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | WIX 51372 |
| 2007 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | WIX 51372 |
| 2006 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | WIX 51372 |
| 2005 | 5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | WIX 51372 |
How we verified 2011 Ford Explorer oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.
This page checked 5 sources for the 2011 Ford Explorer. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.
We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.
- Confidence
- Verified fit
- Sources checked
- 5
- Last checked
- 2026-06-23
- Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
- Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
- Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
- Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennzoil OATS | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Checked source |
| AMSOIL Lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Purolator Part Finder | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol (Olyslager) | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
2011 Ford Explorer maintenance checklist
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