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
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.
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
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
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