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2001 Ford Ranger Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2001 Ford Ranger oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2001 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 2001 Ford Ranger oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
2.3L 4-cylinder [D] D4 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-400-S
2.5L 4-cylinder [C] C4.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-400-S
3.0L 6-cylinder [U] U4.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-400-S
3.0L 6-cylinder [V] V Flex4.5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-400-S
4.0L 6-cylinder [E] E5 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)Ford FL-820-S

Select Your 2001 Ford Ranger Engine Option

2.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code [D] D

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Edge, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA

2001 Ford Ranger 2.3L 4-cylinder [D] D oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO15

Oil Capacity:

4 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-20 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51516-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46253-EA

Coolant Capacity:

10.2 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT).
10.6 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

21 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [C] C

Engine:

2.5L 4-cylinder [C] C [aka 2.5L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Edge, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA

2001 Ford Ranger 2.5L 4-cylinder [C] C oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO15

Oil Capacity:

4.5 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-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:

46253-EA

Coolant Capacity:

10 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT).
10.6 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 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:

Edge, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA

2001 Ford Ranger 3.0L 6-cylinder [U] U oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO15

Oil Capacity:

4.5 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-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:

46253-EA

Coolant Capacity:

14.8 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

10 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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

Engine:

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

Body & Trims:

Edge, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

4.5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-400-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

E4FZ-6731-A, F8CZ-6731-AA

2001 Ford Ranger 3.0L 6-cylinder [V] V Flex oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO15

Oil Capacity:

4.5 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-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:

46253-EA

Coolant Capacity:

14.8 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

10 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

If you are using E85 or M85 fuels, use AMSOIL of the appropriate viscosity and follow the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended drain interval. Extended oil drain intervals are only possible if you perform an oil analysis when using these types of fuels.

4.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code [E] E

Engine:

4.0L 6-cylinder [E] E [aka 4.0L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Edge, XL, XLT

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-820-S

Oil Filter Replaces:

F1AZ-6731-A

2001 Ford Ranger 4.0L 6-cylinder [E] E oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO60

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:

51372-EA

Wix Air Filter:

46253-EA

Coolant Capacity:

13.2 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT).
13.7 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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