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1998 Ford Taurus Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1998 Ford Taurus oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1998 Ford Taurus, 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 1998 Ford Taurus oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
3.0L 6-cylinder [1] 1 FlexN/AN/AFord FL-400-S
Ford FL-820-S
3.0L 6-cylinder [2] 2 FlexN/AN/AFord FL-400-S
Ford FL-820-S
3.0L 6-cylinder [S] S5.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-400-S
Ford FL-820-S
3.0L 6-cylinder [U] U4.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-400-S
Ford FL-820-S
3.4L 8-cylinder [N] SHO N6.6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-400-S

Select Your 1998 Ford Taurus Engine Option

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [1] 1 Flex

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder [1] 1 Flex [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

LX, SE, SE Comfort, SHO

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S and Ford FL-820-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA and F1AZ-6731-A

1998 Ford Taurus 3.0L 6-cylinder [1] 1 Flex oil change details

Oil Grade:

N/A

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

11.1 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [2] 2 Flex

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder [2] 2 Flex [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

LX, SE, SE Comfort, SHO

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S and Ford FL-820-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA and F1AZ-6731-A

1998 Ford Taurus 3.0L 6-cylinder [2] 2 Flex oil change details

Oil Grade:

N/A

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

11.1 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [S] S

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder [S] S [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

LX, SE, SE Comfort, SHO

Oil Capacity:

5.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S and Ford FL-820-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA and F1AZ-6731-A

1998 Ford Taurus 3.0L 6-cylinder [S] S oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO15

Oil Capacity:

5.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) - This specification has been updated from SAE 5W-30 to SAE 5W-20 based on a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer. SAE 5W-20 is now the preferred viscosity.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51372-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

16-22 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [U] U

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder [U] U [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas/Flex)]

Body & Trims:

LX, SE, SE Comfort, SHO

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S and Ford FL-820-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA and F1AZ-6731-A

1998 Ford Taurus 3.0L 6-cylinder [U] U oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO15

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) - This specification has been updated from SAE 5W-30 to SAE 5W-20 based on a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer. SAE 5W-20 is now the preferred viscosity.

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

11.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

10 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

3.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] SHO N

Engine:

3.4L 8-cylinder [N] SHO N [aka 3.4L V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

LX, SE, SE Comfort, SHO

Oil Capacity:

6.6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA

1998 Ford Taurus 3.4L 8-cylinder [N] SHO N oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO60

Oil Capacity:

6.6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

10.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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