1993 Ford Explorer changing oil

90,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JERRYMPI
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received the car a a donation to a summer camp and need to change the oil. there is no owners manual and I need to know what oil weight is recomended to use
Mar 27, 2009 at 1:45 AM
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EUGENE123
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is this the original motor for this vehicle?
Mar 27, 2009 at 2:49 AM
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JERRYMPI
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yes it is.
Mar 27, 2009 at 2:54 AM
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EUGENE123
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from my knowledge ford explorer did not offer a v8 in 1993 they may have but i don't think so
Mar 27, 2009 at 2:57 AM
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JERRYMPI
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Opps! my goof when I was checking things off.
It is an engine code U and therefor a 6 cyl.
I'm sorry about that.
Mar 27, 2009 at 3:00 AM
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EUGENE123
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your vechilce needs 5w-30 oil
Mar 27, 2009 at 3:05 AM
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