Vehicle Maintenance Guide
2024 Ford Explorer
XLT 4WD • 2.3L Turbo I4 • 10-speed automatic. Maintenance specs, intervals, and recommended products are organized here for fast service planning.
Drive Type
4WD
Body Style
SUV
Engine
2.3L Turbo I4
Data Confidence
medium
Maintenance Spec Table
| Maintenance Item | Capacity | Viscosity / Spec | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
Engine Oil Engine Oil & Lubrication | 6.20 quarts Capacity shown with filter change. | 5W-30 API SP, ILSAC GF-6 | Normal: 7,500 mi / 12 mo Severe: 5,000 mi / 6 mo |
Rear Differential Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | 75W-85 Synthetic gear oil meeting axle requirements | Normal: 100,000 mi Severe: 50,000 mi |
Transmission Fluid Drivetrain Fluids | Check procedure | See spec MERCON ULV | Normal: 150,000 mi Severe: 60,000 mi |
Procedure Notes
Engine Oil
Turbo heat and short-trip SUV duty support the shorter interval.
Rear Differential Fluid
Procedure guidance to be expanded in the next content pass.
Transmission Fluid
Tow and heat-heavy duty cycles justify earlier service.
Recommended Products
Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-30
engine oil
AMSOIL • engine-oil • 5W-30
Fit: Matches the factory 5W-30 viscosity requirement and lines up with the listed API SP spec.
Why we like it: Strong fit for turbocharged SUV use and hotter service conditions.
Compatibility: Use in vehicles that require API SP (Resource Conserving), ILSAC GF-6A, GM dexos1 Gen 3, Chrysler MS-6395, Honda HTO-06, or Ford WSS-M2C946-A, WSS-M2C946-B1, and WSS-M2C961-A1.
Origin: manual
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
SEVERE GEAR Synthetic EP Gear Lube 75W-85
rear differential fluid
AMSOIL • gear-oil • 75W-85
Fit: Matches the required 75W-85 differential-fluid viscosity and meets API GL-5.
Why we like it: Uses AMSOIL’s severe-duty gear-oil line.
Compatibility: Use in differentials that require API GL-5/MT-1 • MIL-PRF-2105E • SAE J2360 • Ford XY-75W85-QL • GM 19300457, 19418501, 92184900, 19369842 • Ram 68210057AB, 68083381AA, 68364258AA, 68232947AB, 68378949AA, 05136035AC • Toyota Genuine Gear Oil LT, 08885-02506
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: high
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
Signature Series Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid Ultra-Low-Viscosity
transmission fluid
AMSOIL • transmission-fluid
Fit: Matches the required Ford MERCON ULV transmission spec.
Why we like it: Stays within the required ultra-low-viscosity transmission-fluid category.
Compatibility: Use in applications that require Ford MERCON ULV • GM DEXRON ULV
Origin: automated amsoil
Recommendation confidence: medium
Source reference: AMSOIL Product Catalog.pdf (October 11, 2024)
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