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2011 Ford Taurus oil capacity, type & filter

The 2011 Ford Taurus takes 5.5 qt of 5W-20 oil.

Applies to checked engine: 3.5L V6 Turbo.

Capacity 5.5 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-20 i Based on 3 checked sources: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
PRO-TEC Shown first PXL57502 Search PXL57502 Purolator L22500 Search L22500 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04 K&N HP-2011 Search HP-2011

PRO-TEC PXL57502 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

6 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

Where to Buy View Data Sources
Buy oil & filters:
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Full synthetic options for 5W-20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-20 → Castrol GTX Magnatec 5W-20 → Pennzoil Platinum 5W-20 →

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2011 Ford Taurus oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Source coverage for the 2011 Ford Taurus

Capacity sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by K&N Filters, Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

6 checked source rows for the 2011 Ford Taurus.

Before ordering for this 2011 Ford Taurus

Checkout verification checklist
3.5L V6 Turbo Buy →
Capacity
5.5 qt
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
PRO-TEC PXL57502

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, K&N Filters, Purolator Part Finder, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Same oil specs on other 2011 Ford models

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Ford Taurus oil specs by year

This table includes checked Ford Taurus model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2019 6 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K01
2018 6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K01
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 AMSOIL EA15K51
2012 5.5 qt 5W-20 PRO-TEC PXL57502
2011 Current page 5.5 qt 5W-20 PRO-TEC PXL57502
2010 5.5 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K01
2009 5.5 qt 5W-20 WIX 51516
2008 5.5 qt 5W-20 WIX 51516
2007 4.5 qt 5W-20 WIX 51516
2006 4.5 qt 5W-20 WIX 51516
2005 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 WIX 51516

How we verified 2011 Ford Taurus oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 6 sources for the 2011 Ford Taurus. 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
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.5L V6 Turbo capacity and 3.5L V6 Turbo oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
6
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: K&N Filters, Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
K&N Filters Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

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