2012 Ford Explorer Oil Capacity
Capacities are listed per engine. Values are not averaged across engines.
2.0L Twin-Scroll
- Oil capacity5.7 qt
- Viscosity5W-30
- Drain plug torque20 ft-lb
- Coolant capacity11.6 qt
Duratec 35
- Oil capacity6 qt
- Viscosity5W-20
- Drain plug torque20 ft-lb
- Coolant capacity12.2 qt
Motor oil for a 2012 Ford Explorer
Products below have catalog compatibility for the 2012 Ford Explorer. Compatibility is not a guarantee of installation fit for every option package.

Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil 5 QT (Packaging May Vary)
Fits your 2012 Ford Explorer
$26.97 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline Extended Protection Full Synthetic Motor Oil SAE 5W-30 5 QT
Fits your 2012 Ford Explorer
$28.32 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil 5 QT
Fits your 2012 Ford Explorer
$26.97 catalog price — may not be current
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Mobil Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-20, 5 Quart
Fits your 2012 Ford Explorer
$22.99 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 1 QT
Fits your 2012 Ford Explorer
$5.98 catalog price — may not be current
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Valvoline Daily Protection SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 1 QT
Fits your 2012 Ford Explorer
$5.98 catalog price — may not be current
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Motorcraft - Oil - Engine (XO5W305Q3SP)
Fits your 2012 Ford Explorer
$33.89 catalog price — may not be current
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