2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oils
When it comes to keeping your 2016 Ford Explorer running smoothly, maintaining the gear oil is as crucial as topping off the engine oil. Gear oil lubricates the gears inside your vehicle’s differential and transmission, protecting them from wear and tear while allowing them to function efficiently. It’s essential to periodically check and change your gear oil, especially if you notice any signs of failure, such as strange noises when turning, difficulty shifting gears, or a burning smell. Regular maintenance can help prevent costly repairs down the road and ensure your Explorer continues to perform at its best, so make sure to keep an eye on those oil levels and don’t hesitate to grab some high-quality gear oil from Advance Auto Parts when it’s time for a change!
Essential Gear Oil Maintenance for Your 2016 Ford Explorer
If you’re rolling in a 2016 Ford Explorer, you know how essential it is to keep everything running smoothly, and that includes the often-overlooked gear oil! Regularly maintaining and upgrading your gear oil not only extends the life of your vehicle’s drivetrain but also enhances its performance, giving you that added peace of mind on the road. At Advance Auto Parts, we bring you an impressive selection of high-quality gear oils from trusted brands, ensuring you get the best protection and performance for your Explorer. Choosing quality parts is crucial because subpar oils can lead to wear and tear, impacting your vehicle’s efficiency and longevity. So, whether you’re just topping off or undertaking a full fluid change, our expert resources and quality inventory can help you make the right choice for your ride!
Cost of Gear Oil for Your 2016 Ford Explorer
At Advance Auto Parts, we stock a variety of gear oils from trusted brands that cater to your DIY needs, ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly without breaking the bank. Our gear oil selection ranges in price from $11.49 to $38.99, so you can find the perfect fit for both your car and your budget. With an average price of just $25.21, you’ll discover high-quality options without sacrificing quality for affordability. Whether you’re tackling a simple maintenance task or a more complicated repair, we have the gear oil you need to keep your ride in top shape.
Complete Your 2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oil Job with the Right Tools and Parts
When you’re diving into a gear oil change, it’s essential to have a few related products on hand to make the job smoother—think a sturdy oil catch pan for that messy transfer, a funnel to avoid spills, and fresh gear oil, of course! You might also want to snag a new oil filter and some rags for any clean-up afterward. Having the right tools is crucial too; a socket set and a torque wrench will help you get those bolts nice and tight, while a gear oil pump can make pouring much easier, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Remember, safety first—always wear gloves to protect your hands from chemicals, eye protection to shield against splashes, and work in a well-ventilated area to steer clear of any fumes. Happy repairing!
Gear Oils for Your 2016 Ford Explorer
Mobil 1 – High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Protection For 10K Miles, 5 Quart (Part No.120769)
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Give your higher mileage engine the care it deserves with Mobil 1 High Mileage full-synthetic motor oil 5W-30. This formula utilizes Mobil 1s signature Triple Action Formula to deliver outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness to vehicles with over 75,000 miles. Mobil 1 High Mileage motor oil extends engine life by reducing friction and preventing deposits and sludge buildup-keeping critical engine parts clean and protected for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes.
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- Mobil 1 High Mileage full-synthetic motor oil 5W-30 is designed for engines with over 75,000 miles to go up to 10,000 miles between oil changes
- Utilizes Mobil 1s signature Triple Action Formula to deliver outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness
- Meets ILSAC GF-6 standards to help provide low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear protection while keeping your engine clean and helping to improve your fuel economy
- Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 Degrees F) and low temperature protection (to -30 Degrees F)
- Mobil 1 is specially formulated to help remove sludge and lower engine temperatures
- Manufacturer Part Number: 120769
- Extended Engine Life: This high mileage motor oil extends engine life by reducing friction and preventing deposits and sludge buildup, keeping critical engine parts clean and protected for up to 10,000 miles between oil changes.
- Temperature Control: Proven to cool engine temperatures by over 10%, Mobil 1 helps to keep your engine running at lower temperatures compared to conventional oil.
- Oxidation Control: Mobil 1 High Mileage motor oil helps control oxidation to prevent oil breakdown, ensuring long-lasting performance and protection.
- Versatile Compatibility: Recommended by ExxonMobil for all types of modern cars, SUVs, light vans, and light trucks, including those with high-performance, turbocharged, supercharged, multi-valve, or fuel-injected engines.
Castrol – Edge 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Superior Wear Protection, 5 Quarts (Part No.15B9AD)
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Castrol EDGE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil is engineered for drivers seeking top-tier engine performance and protection. This advanced formula delivers 3X stronger viscosity breakdown resistance compared to leading full synthetics, ensuring durability under extreme conditions. With 10X better high-stress performance and the ability to last up to 20,000 miles or one year between oil changes, it offers exceptional value and convenience. Designed to excel in 7 critical areas, including fuel economy, high-temperature performance, sludge control, and wear protection, it meets or exceeds stringent industry standards such as API SQ/SP/SN PLUS/SN and ILSAC GF-7. Additionally, it fulfills the engine test requirements of Chrysler MS 6395 and Ford WSS-M2C945-B1/WSS-M2C960-A1, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of vehicles. With its 5W-20 SAE weight and full synthetic composition, this oil ensures optimal viscosity control and thermal stability, maximizing engine efficiency and longevity.
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- 3X Stronger than the leading full synthetic (1)
- 10X Better high stress performance (2)
- 20,000 miles between oil changes (3)
- (1) Viscosity breakdown as measured in Kurt Orbahn test on 5W-30 grade
- (2) As measured in Seq IX test under high load/torque conditions vs. API SQ test limits
- (3) Or one year, whichever comes first
- Approved and Licensed Specifications:
- Exceeds API SQ/SP/SN PLUS/SN
- ILSAC GF-7
- Meets engine test requirements of Chrysler MS 6395
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C945-B1
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C960-A1
Pennzoil – Platinum 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Protection, 1 Quart (Part No.550022686)
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Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-20 is designed to maximize engine protection and is backed by a 15,000-mile protection guarantee to protect your pursuit of every mile. Made with natural gas, it is formulated for complete protection for top engine performance. Pennzoil Platinum offers cleaner pistons (based on Sequence IIIH results; does not apply to SAE 0W-16 or Pennzoil Platinum Euro motor oil), helps protect engines from loss of power, delivers better fuel economy (based on the latest industry standard), provides unsurpassed wear protection (based on Sequence IVA wear test using SAE 5W-30), and provides excellent performance in extreme temperatures. (Pennzoil Platinum Lubrication Limited Warranty: Protection for up to 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Use an oil filter designed for longer oil change intervals and follow OEM manual and vehicles oil life sensor to maintain OEM warranty. Excludes severe driving conditions, including racing and commercial use. Your engine must have fewer than 125,000 miles and have been manufactured in the past 72 months. Enrollment required. Other conditions apply. See pennzoil.com/warranty to enroll and for full details and terms.)
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- Full synthetic 5W-20 motor oil that is made with natural gas and designed to maximize engine protection
- Backed by a 15,000-mile protection guarantee to protect your pursuit of every mile
- Provides better fuel economy (based on the latest industry standards)
- Keeps pistons cleaner than required by the toughest industry standard (based on Sequence IIIH results)
- Designed for high-performance engines
- Formulated to provide faster low-temperature oil flow and protection in extreme heat
- Helps protect engines from loss of power
- Meets or exceeds the following OEM requirements: Chrysler MS-6395; GM dexos1 Gen. 3; Ford WSS-M2C960-A
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SP, API SP-Resource Conserving and all previous categories; ILSAC GF-6A.
- For a full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Help Desk and always consult your owner’s manual
- Complete Engine Protection: Provides protection against abnormal combustion phenomena like low-speed pre-ignition in modern turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engines.
Castrol – Edge 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, 3X Stronger Protection, 1 Quart (Part No.152C82)
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Castrol EDGE 5W-20 is an advanced full synthetic motor oil and the optimal choice for drivers who want the best combination of wear protection, viscosity control and thermal stability to maximize engine performance. It is one of Castrol’s strongest engine oils with the strength to maintain this unsurpassed level of engine protection for up to 20,000 miles between oil changes or one year.
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- 3X Stronger than the leading full synthetic (1)
- 10X Better high stress performance (2)
- 20,000 miles between oil changes (3)
- (1) Viscosity breakdown as measured in Kurt Orbahn test on 5W-30 grade
- (2) As measured in Seq IX test under high load/torque conditions vs. API SP test limits
- (3) Or one year, whichever comes first
- Approved and Licensed Specifications:
- ILSAC GF-6
- Exceeds API SP/SN PLUS/SN/SM
- Meets engine test requirements of Chrysler MS 6395
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C945-B1
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C960-A1
Pennzoil – Platinum 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Protection, 1 Quart (Part No.550022689)
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Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-30 is designed to maximize engine protection and is backed by a 15,000-mile protection guarantee (see Warranty Information below) to protect your pursuit of every mile. Made with natural gas, it is formulated for complete protection for top engine performance. Pennzoil Platinum offers cleaner pistons (based on Sequence IIIH results), helps protect engines from loss of power, delivers better fuel economy (based on the latest industry standard), provides unsurpassed wear protection (based on Sequence IVA wear test using SAE 5W-30), and provides excellent performance in extreme temperatures. (Pennzoil Platinum Lubrication Limited Warranty: Protection for up to 15,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. Use an oil filter designed for longer oil change intervals and follow OEM manual and vehicles oil life sensor to maintain OEM warranty. Excludes severe driving conditions, including racing and commercial use. Your engine must have fewer than 125,000 miles and have been manufactured in the past 72 months. Enrollment required. Other conditions apply. See pennzoil.com/warranty to enroll and for full details and terms.)
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Product Features:
- Full synthetic 5W-30 motor oil that is made with natural gas and designed to maximize engine protection
- Backed by a 15,000-mile protection guarantee to protect your pursuit of every mile
- Provides better fuel economy (based on the latest industry standards)
- Keeps pistons cleaner than required by the toughest industry standard (based on Sequence IIIH results)
- Designed for high-performance engines
- Formulated to provide faster low-temperature oil flow and protection in extreme heat
- Helps protect engines from loss of power
- Meets or exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SP, API SP-Resource Conserving, and all previous categories; ILSAC GF-6A
- Meets or exceeds the following OEM requirements: Chrysler MS-6395, MS-13340; GM dexos1 Gen. 3; Ford WSS-M2C961-A1
- For a full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Help Desk and always consult your owner’s manual
Pennzoil – Platinum 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Boosts Fuel Economy (Part No.550038332)
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Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic SAE 5W-20 motor oil is uniquely engineered from our revolutionary PurePlus gas-to-liquid technology, which is a patented process that converts pure natural gas into a high quality, full synthetic base oil. Our high-quality base oil is 99.5% pure, contains fewer impurities than base oils made from crude oil, and when combined with our advanced additive technology, creates one of the best formulations in our Pennzoil portfolio. Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic SAE 5W-20 motor oil is licensed and meets the vehicle warranty requirements of GM’s dexos 1 Gen 2 specifications that are set forth to meet today’s modern engine technologies. This means that our Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic products meet the stringent requirements of leading car manufacturers. Why does this matter? Modern engine technologies have evolved over the years and today’s engine parts have reached an unprecedented level of fine manufacturing tolerances which require a high-quality engine oil to help provide complete engine protection. This includes protection against abnormal combustion phenomenon like low-speed pre-ignition observed in modern turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engines.
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- Engineered to provide a high-quality base oil using our revolutionary PurePlus gas-to-liquid technology in combination with a high performance additive system
- Helps protect against the effects of low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in modern turbocharged engines
- Provides better fuel economy which helps you drive an extra 550 miles per year vs a dirty engine
- Offers unsurpassed wear protection by keeping engine parts from coming into contact
- Delivers outstanding piston cleanliness, keeping pistons up to 50% cleaner than required by the toughest industry standards- based on Sequence IIIH engine test results
- Specifications, Approvals and Recommendations: FCA MS-6395; Ford WSS-M2C945-B1; GM dexos1TM Gen 2
- Exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SN PLUS, API SN-RC and all previous categories; ILSAC GF-5; ACEA A1/B1
- For a full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Help Desk and always consult your owner’s manual.
Quaker State – Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil, Maximizes Horsepower, 1 Quart (Part No.550046176)
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Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 motor oil delivers strong engine performance and protection against deposits between oil changes. It’s designed to protect today’s sophisticated engines, including modern turbocharged engines. Quaker State Full Synthetic motor oil is the best of the Quaker State portfolio. It can be used in both new and older vehicles, especially high performance vehicles such as sports cars, SUVs, trucks, and minivans. Additionally, Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 is compatible with biofuels ranging from E10 to E85 and is suitable for hybrid engines. It provides high resistance to oxidation, keeping the oil fresher for longer, and it reduces friction to maximize horsepower in your vehicle (compared to Quaker State conventional and synthetic blend motor oils). It exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SP-Resource Conserving, API SN Plus and all previous categories; ILSAC GF-6a and all previous ILSAC Standards. Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 motor oil meets the specifications for: Chrysler MS-6395; GM dexos1 Gen 2; Ford WSS-M2C947-A; Ford WSS-M2C947-B1. For a full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Quaker State Technical Help Desk and always consult your owner’s manual.
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- Full synthetic 0W-20 motor oil provides strong engine performance and protection against deposits between oil changes
- Provides improved fuel economy (based on the latest industry standard)
- Designed to provide more performance with superior lubrication flow and pumpability at high and low temperatures (compared to Quaker State conventional and synthetic blend motor oils).
- Formulated with high resistance to oxidation, keeping the oil fresher for longer.
- Reduces friction to maximize horsepower (compared to Quaker State conventional and synthetic blend motor oils)
- Maintains required viscosity from start to finish, providing optimal protection
- Suitable for all car, SUV, light van, truck gasoline and turbocharged engines; under all driving conditions.
- Compatible with biofuels ranging from E10 to E85 and suitable for hybrid vehicles.
Castrol – Edge High Mileage 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Reduces Leaks & Deposits, 5 Quart (Part No.15906D)
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Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20 is an advanced full synthetic motor oil that is specifically designed for vehicles with over 75,000 miles. It’s been engineered to reduce leaks, burnoff and power robbing deposits, but also contains a proprietary additive to protect the emission system. Our Phosphorus Replacement Technology reduces harmful phosphorus to protect the catalytic converter and extend maximum performance. It is the natural choice for drivers who demand maximum performance from their high mileage car.
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- Phosphorus Replacement Technology to help extend the life of the emission system
- Reduces leaks, oil burnoff and power robbing deposits
- 15,000 miles between oil changes (1)
- (1) Or one year, whichever comes first
- Meets or exceeds the following specifications:
- API SP/SN PLUS/SN/SM
- ILSAC GF-6
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C947-B1
- Meets engine test requirements of Chrysler MS 6395
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C960-A1
Castrol – Edge High Mileage 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Reduces Leaks & Deposits, 1 Quart (Part No.15979D)
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Castrol EDGE High Mileage 5W-20 is an advanced full synthetic motor oil that is specifically designed for vehicles with over 75,000 miles. It’s been engineered to reduce leaks, burnoff and power robbing deposits, but also contains a proprietary additive to protect the emission system. Our Phosphorus Replacement Technology reduces harmful phosphorus to protect the catalytic converter and extend maximum performance. It is the natural choice for drivers who demand maximum performance from their high mileage car.
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- Phosphorus Replacement Technology to help extend the life of the emission system
- Reduces leaks, oil burnoff and power robbing deposits
- 15,000 miles between oil changes (1)
- (1) Or one year, whichever comes first
- Meets or exceeds the following specifications:
- API SP/SN PLUS/SN/SM
- ILSAC GF-6
- Meets engine test requirements of Chrysler MS 6395
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C945-B1
- Meets Ford WSS-M2C960-A1
FAQs for 2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oils
Which Gear Oils are the top sellers for the 2016 Ford Explorer?
Out of 9 Gear Oils that fit 2016 Ford Explorers, the following parts are the top sellers:
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How can I make sure that a part will be compatible with my 2016 Ford Explorer?
Our Ford Explorer aftermarket and OEM parts are designed specifically for the 2016 model. You can always find your specific fitment and compatibility for your 2016 Ford on an individual product page.
What is the price range for 2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oils?
The range of prices of Gear Oils for the 2016 Ford Explorer goes from $8.79 up to $37.99 for the most premium parts.
What is the average price of 2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oils?
2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oils average $23.29 for our selection of OEM and aftermarket parts.
Does Advance Auto Parts sell Gear Oils for other Ford Explorer model years?
Which Gear Oils are highest rated for the 2016 Ford Explorer?
Based on 31,561 customer reviews, our 2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oils have an average rating of 5. Explore our top-rated Gear Oils here:
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Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil, Maximizes Horsepower, 1 Quart
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Can I get help with 2016 Ford Explorer Gear Oils orders?
Contact our customer support team, by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Ford Gear Oils and more.
What is your return policy for Ford Explorer Gear Oils?
Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Ford Explorer Gear Oils and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.
Gear Oils For Other Ford Explorer Model Years
Looking for parts for a different model year of the Ford Explorer? Below, you’ll find links to Gear Oils for a range of model years, from 1991 models all the way up to 2025. At Advance Auto Parts, we carry high-quality OEM and aftermarket auto parts for popular years like 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and more, ensuring you have access to the best options for your specific needs. Choosing a Gear Oil from Advance Auto Parts means investing in top-tier parts that will keep your Ford Explorer running at its best, no matter the year.
