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1986 Ford Ranger Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1986 Ford Ranger oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1986 Ford Ranger, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1986 Ford Ranger oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder [A] A5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-1-A
Ford E5TZ-6731-A
2.3L 4-cylinder [E] E Diesel Turbo5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-1-A
Ford E5TZ-6731-A
2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A7 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -21°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -10°C)
30 (Above 2°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)
Ford FL-1-A
Ford E5TZ-6731-A
2.3L 4-cylinder [E] E Diesel Turbo5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-1-A
Ford E5TZ-6731-A
2.3L 4-cylinder [C] C7 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -21°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -10°C)
30 (Above 2°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)
Ford FL-1-A
2.9L 6-cylinder [T] T5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-1-A

Select Your 1986 Ford Ranger Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] A

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder [A] A [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, S, STX, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A and Ford E5TZ-6731-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford Ranger 2.0L 4-cylinder [A] A oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

6.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [E] E Diesel Turbo

Engine:

2.3L 4-cylinder [E] E Diesel Turbo [aka 2.3L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, S, STX, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A and Ford E5TZ-6731-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4-cylinder [E] E Diesel Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

6.9 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).
6.3 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] A

Engine:

2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A [aka 2.3L L4 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, S, STX, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -21°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -10°C)
30 (Above 2°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A and Ford E5TZ-6731-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4-cylinder [A] A oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -21°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -10°C)
30 (Above 2°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

13.2 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).
12.2 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [E] E Diesel Turbo

Engine:

2.3L 4-cylinder [E] E Diesel Turbo [aka 2.3L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, S, STX, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A and Ford E5TZ-6731-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4-cylinder [E] E Diesel Turbo oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

6.9 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).
6.3 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [C] C

Engine:

2.3L 4-cylinder [C] C [aka 2.3L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, S, STX, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -21°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -10°C)
30 (Above 2°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4-cylinder [C] C oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

7 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -21°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -15°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -10°C)
30 (Above 2°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 10°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

13.2 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).
12.2 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

2.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code [T] T

Engine:

2.9L 6-cylinder [T] T [aka 2.9L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, S, STX, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford Ranger 2.9L 6-cylinder [T] T oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

7.9 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).
6.9 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-21 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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