2010 Ford Explorer Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 4.0L V6 5W-30
- 4.6L 3V V8 5W-20
5W-30
4.0L V6
5W-20
4.6L 3V V8
2010 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, PDF pages 359 and 360
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
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Oil type · 4.0L V6 · PDF page 359
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
Oil type · 4.6L 3V V8 · PDF page 360
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
2010 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, PDF page 359
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 4.0L V6 · PDF page 359
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
2010 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual, PDF page 360
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 4.6L 3V V8 · PDF page 360
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
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| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L V6 | 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil” | PDF page 359 ↗ |
| 4.6L 3V V8 | 5W-20 | “Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil” | PDF page 360 ↗ |
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5W-30 full synthetic motor oil
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5W-20 full synthetic motor oil
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