How many quarts of oil does a 2005 Ford Five Hundred take?

Oil Capacity for a 2005 Ford Five Hundred
The 2005 Ford Five Hundred with the 3.0L 6-cylinder engine has an engine oil capacity of 6 quarts of 5W-20 oil.
It’s important to ensure that the engine of your Ford Five Hundred is filled to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. Running the engine for a few seconds, turning it off, and double-checking the level after changing or adding oil is recommended to maintain the correct oil level.
Regularly checking the engine oil level in your Ford Five Hundred is also advised, ideally once a week, to prevent catastrophic engine damage.
If you have any other questions about your Ford Five Hundred or its maintenance, feel free to ask!

Contents

What engine is in the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?
What type of oil does a Ford Five Hundred take?
How do you reset the oil life on a 2005 Ford 500?
Can I use 5W 30 oil instead of 5W-20?
How much horsepower does a 2005 Ford 500 have?
Why was the Ford Five Hundred discontinued?
Can I use 5w30 instead of 5w20 in my Ford?
How many miles per gallon does a Ford Five Hundred get?
What is the gas mileage on a 2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited?
How many gallons is a 2005 Ford Five Hundred?

What engine is in the 2005 Ford Five Hundred?

3.0L Duratec V6
The Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego was powered by a single engine, shared with the Ford Taurus: a 203 hp 3.0L Duratec V6, paired with a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission (for front-wheel drive versions) or a ZF CVT (for AWD).

What type of oil does a Ford Five Hundred take?

Oil Grade: SEO15

Viscosity:	All TEMPS….5W-20
Capacity:	With filter 6 quarts. After refill check oil level.
Torque:	Oil Drain Plug…19 ft/lbs

How do you reset the oil life on a 2005 Ford 500?

Button once you’ve located those buttons you want to press and release the setup. Button until the oil life percentage is displayed. And then it will say reset if new is displayed.

Can I use 5W 30 oil instead of 5W-20?

Using 5W-30 instead can reduce fuel economy and impede flow throughout the engine. While using it temporarily in a pinch likely won’t cause your engine lasting harm, remember that the engineers who built your engine did so with a specific viscosity oil in mind, meaning it’s best to stick with it.

How much horsepower does a 2005 Ford 500 have?

203 hp2005 Ford Five Hundred / Horsepower
All 2005 Five Hundred trim variations have 203 horsepower.

Why was the Ford Five Hundred discontinued?

2007 was the Ford Five Hundred’s last year due to declining sales and unknown nameplate and was replaced by the 2008 Ford Taurus, which is a refreshed and restyled Five Hundred with more power and additional refinements ‘under the skin’.

Can I use 5w30 instead of 5w20 in my Ford?

In 2011, Ford started recommending 5w30 for the turbocharged 3.5 Ecoboost engines, but they haven’t changed the recommendation for the non-turbo duratec. You can run both 5w20 or 5w30 safely on these engines (turbocharged and non-turbo). Both oils will work great.

How many miles per gallon does a Ford Five Hundred get?

All-wheel-drive models with the continuously variable transmission are rated at 19 mpg city/26 highway.

What is the gas mileage on a 2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited?

Based on data from 48 vehicles, 3,104 fuel-ups and 964,035 miles of driving, the 2005 Ford Five Hundred gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.30 with a 0.14 MPG margin of error.