2012 Ford Taurus Oil type
Depends on your engine. Choose yours, or compare them here.
- 3.5L V6 SAE 5W-20
- 3.5L V6 SHO SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-20
3.5L V6
SAE 5W-30
3.5L V6 SHO
2012 Ford Taurus Owner's Manual, PDF pages 334 and 335
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
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Oil type · 3.5L V6 · PDF page 334
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
Oil type · 3.5L V6 SHO · PDF page 335
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
2012 Ford Taurus Owner's Manual, PDF page 334
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 3.5L V6 · PDF page 334
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
2012 Ford Taurus Owner's Manual, PDF page 335
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oilOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026
See where it's printed
Oil type · 3.5L V6 SHO · PDF page 335
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
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| Applies to | Value | Manual says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L V6 | SAE 5W-20 | “Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil” | PDF page 334 ↗ |
| 3.5L V6 SHO | SAE 5W-30 | “Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil” | PDF page 335 ↗ |
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