Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids

Your One-Stop Shop For Trusted Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids

If you’re in search of Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 38 Transmission Fluids from top brands with prices ranging from $9.99 to $154.99.

Beyond great prices, we stock trusted brands manufacturing all types of Transmission Fluids for your Ford Explorer.

And don’t forget to read customer reviews across all Transmission Fluids categories in our catalog. Buy with confidence by leveraging past customer experiences of our aftermarket and OEM parts.

At Advance Auto Parts, we don’t think top quality Transmission Fluids have to cost top dollar, and we prove it. Browse our top Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids below, order online to ship to your home, or head into your nearest Advance Auto Parts location to get started.

Essential Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids

Valvoline – MaxLife 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, Extends Engine Life, 5 Gallon Box (Part No.881041)

MaxLife 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, Extends Engine Life, 5 Gallon Box

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$104.99
If you have over 75,000 miles, you need the superior protection of America’s first high mileage Motor Oil. Valvoline High Mileage MaxLife helps extend the life of your vehicle by fighting the four major signs of engine wear – reduced power, loss of fuel economy, oil leaks and increased oil consumption. The synthetic blend formula contains extra additives designed to combat these problems unique to aging cars and trucks. Valvoline High Mileage with Maxlife Technology meets the API SN with SN PLUS specification, protecting gasoline direct injected engines from low-speed pre-ignition.

Product Features:


    Product Features:
    • Seal conditioners rejuvenate aging engine seals to help stop and prevent oil leaks
    • Extra wear protection helps prevent future engine wear
    • Extra detergents help keep older engines cleaner by bonding with and removing sludge and deposits
    • Anti-oxidants help prevent oil breakdown, preventing engine-clogging sludge and deposit formation
    • Designed to combat low-speed pre-ignition in gasoline direct-injected engines, ensuring optimal performance and protection for modern engine technology.
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Valvoline – Full Synthetic High Mileage 10W-30 Engine Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 5 Quart (Part No.881170)

Full Synthetic High Mileage 10W-30 Engine Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 5 Quart

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$36.99
Upgrading your motor oil to Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology can help you increase the longevity of your car, truck or SUV with over 75,000 miles. It’s proven to protect your high-mileage motor against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the leading causes of engine breakdown and expensive repairs. Our exclusive formulation goes beyond industry standards to protect your engine. It’s fortified with enhanced wear additives and friction-fighting agents to safeguard critical engine components, extra detergents to clean inside your engine, and premium seal conditioners to restore aging seals and prevent leaks. Superior viscosity modifiers and high-quality base oils help it perform exceptionally in both high and low temperatures. Engineered with ingenuity, tested with tenacity, and proven with purpose, our formula was innovated in America with a century and a half of hands-on experience from the original motor oil brand.

Product Features:
  • Enhanced maxlife technology prevents engine breakdown in extreme conditions with 50% better wear protection than the industry standard
  • Treat and prevent leaks with premium seal conditioners to keep oil out of places it shouldn’t be
  • 25% extra defense against deposits, sludge, corrosion and rust via interior-cleansing detergents
  • Extreme temperature protection through our high-quality base oils and superior viscosity modifiers
  • Meets or exceeds all requirements of ilsac gf-6a, api sp, api sn with sn plus, api sn
  • High Mileage Protection: Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage Engine Oil is specially designed to protect engines with over 75,000 miles against wear, friction, heat, and deposits, ensuring a longer lifespan for your vehicle.
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Valvoline – Extended Protection 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 5 Quart (Part No.899391)

Extended Protection 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 5 Quart

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$38.99
Introducing the ultimate protection for vehicles with more than 75,000 miles: Valvoline Extended Protection Full Synthetic High Mileage Motor Oil with Ultra MaxLife Technology. Engineered to maximize engine life, it’s 10x stronger against oil breakdown and provides 50% better wear protection than industry standards. The new formulation combines Valvoline’s premium full synthetic with Ultra MaxLife Technology featuring seal conditioners to rejuvenate aging seals and prevent oil leaks. The result is our best performing motor oil ever for high mileage vehicles. It helps prevent engine breakdown in extreme operating conditions and is proven to protect high-mileage motors against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the leading causes of expensive repairs. After 75,000 miles, your engine is ready for greater protection. Upgrade to Valvoline Extended Protection Full Synthetic High Mileage with Ultra MaxLife Technology and keep your car on the road for years to come.

Product Features:
  • Our best performing high-mileage engine oil is formulated with ultra maxlife technology, the ultimate protection for vehicles with more than 75,000 miles
  • Valvoline extended protection full synthetic high mileage engine oil is designed with premium seal conditioners to treat and prevent oil leaks
  • 10x stronger against oil breakdown and 50% greater wear protection than industry standards
  • Enhanced wear additives and friction-fighting agents to safeguard critical engine components
  • Maximizes engine life: Valvoline Extended Protection Full Synthetic High Mileage Engine Oil is engineered to maximize engine life, providing superior wear protection and preventing expensive repairs.
  • Ultra MaxLife Technology: The new formulation combines Valvoline’s premium full synthetic with Ultra MaxLife Technology featuring seal conditioners to rejuvenate aging seals and prevent oil leaks.
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Valvoline – MaxLife 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, Prevents Engine Breakdown, 5 Quart (Part No.782256)

MaxLife 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, Prevents Engine Breakdown, 5 Quart

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$31.99
75,000 miles is more than a mile marker. It’s a signal that your engine is ready for greater protection. That’s when you need Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife Technology Motor Oil. Its exclusive formula is proven to maximize engine life in cars, trucks, and SUVs with over 75,000 miles. Our mixture is specially developed with a unique combination of synthetic and premium conventional oils to protect your high-mileage motor against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the four major causes of engine breakdown and expensive repairs. Anti-wear additives defend critical engine components, advanced friction-fighting agents reduce heat and abrasion, added detergents clean the inside of your engine, and premium seal conditioners handle aging seals to prevent leaks. It fights sludge, corrosion and rust that can rob your engine of horsepower, fuel efficiency and longevity. From extreme temperatures and cold starts to stop-and-go traffic and frequent short trips, viscosity modifiers make sure the oil flows more easily, coats more completely, and resists thermal breakdown under even the most intense driving conditions. Its unique mixture curbs contaminants to keep high-mileage engines from burning and consuming oil that can foul spark plugs, creating higher emissions and causing your motor to run roughly.

Product Features:
  • MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown with 40% better wear protection than the industry standard
  • REFRESH AGING SEALS AND PREVENT LEAKS with seal conditioners
  • REDUCE SLUDGE, DEPOSITS, CORROSION, AND RUST with added detergents – keep motors clean inside
  • ENHANCED FRICTION PERFORMANCE HELPS MAXIMIZE POWER with advanced friction-fighting agents
  • MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL REQUIREMENTS of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN PLUS, API SN
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Valvoline – Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-20 Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 5 Quart (Part No.881147)

Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-20 Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 5 Quart

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$36.99
Anything a conventional motor oil can do Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic can do better. Designed with the highest quality base oils and additives, it delivers 25% better deposit protection and 40% better protection against wear than industry standards. With less wear, you can expect stronger performance, optimal fuel efficiency, and a longer-lasting engine. Driving conditions like short trips or stop-and-go traffic are hard on a vehicle and the car’s engine oil, causing extreme heat and temperature fluctuations inside your motor that can lead to harmful sludge and extra friction. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil includes additional boosters to minimize the effects of heat. And for enhanced cold start protection, it flows easily at low temperatures. Step up to one of our best motor oils for superior performance in all types of weather and conditions. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil provides 24X stronger protection against engine-killing contaminants than the leading full synthetic, keeping your motor running smooth whether it’s a Ford, Toyota, Dodge, Jeep or Honda. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic, from the Original Motor Oil brand trusted for more than 150 years.

Product Features:
  • Advanced protection against the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
  • 40% better wear protection vs. industry standard as tested in the sequence ivb engine test
  • 25% better deposit protection with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the gmod engine test
  • Exceptional high/low temperature protection defends your motor no matter the weather conditions
  • Meets or exceeds all requirements of ilsac gf-6a, api sp, api sn with sn plus, api sn
  • Advanced engine protection: Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic Engine Oil is designed to provide advanced protection to today’s sophisticated engines, ensuring maximum performance and engine longevity.
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Valvoline – High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, Prevents Leaks (Part No.881169)

High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, Prevents Leaks

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$36.99
Upgrading your motor oil to Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology can help you increase the longevity of your car, truck or SUV with over 75,000 miles. It’s proven to protect your high-mileage motor against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the leading causes of engine breakdown and expensive repairs. Our exclusive formulation goes beyond industry standards to protect your engine. It’s fortified with enhanced wear additives and friction-fighting agents to safeguard critical engine components, extra detergents to clean inside your engine, and premium seal conditioners to restore aging seals and prevent leaks. Superior viscosity modifiers and high-quality base oils help it perform exceptionally in both high and low temperatures. Engineered with ingenuity, tested with tenacity, and proven with purpose, our formula was innovated in America with a century and a half of hands-on experience from the original motor oil brand.

Product Features:
  • Enhanced maxlife technology prevents engine breakdown in extreme conditions with 50% better wear protection than the industry standard
  • Treat and prevent leaks with premium seal conditioners to keep oil out of places it shouldn’t be
  • 25% extra defense against deposits, sludge, corrosion and rust via interior-cleansing detergents
  • Extreme temperature protection through our high-quality base oils and superior viscosity modifiers
  • Meets or exceeds all requirements of ilsac gf-6a, api sp, api sn with sn plus, api sn
  • High Mileage Protection: Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage Engine Oil is specially designed to protect engines with over 75,000 miles against wear, friction, heat, and deposits, ensuring a longer lifespan for your vehicle.
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Royal Purple – High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, Better Wear Protection, 1 Quart (Part No.01530)

High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, Better Wear Protection, 1 Quart

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$11.99
High Performance Motor Oil API LICENSED MOTOR OIL Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oil combines premium base oils with proprietary additive technologies to create a high performance synthetic engine oil that optimizes performance and protection. Royal Purple High Performance Motor Oils carry the current API and ILSAC engine oil licenses, as well as the GM dexos1 gasoline engine oil approval. ILSAC GF-6 AND GM DEXOS1 Modern gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have achieved levels of power and fuel economy never before possible in passenger car engines. As a result, smaller engines operate at much higher loads across all engine speeds. This has caused increased wear in critical areas of the engine, and created a destructive phenomenon called low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). The unique, state-of-the-art additive technology in Royal Purple High Performance engine oils is designed specifically to address these issues, and help engines maintain performance and reliability.

Product Features:
  • Better Wear Protection
  • Increased Protection against Low Speed Pre-Ignition
  • Increased Fuel Efficiency
  • Better Protection for Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Equipment
  • Improved Compatibility with Fuels Containing Ethanol
  • Superior Corrosion Protection
  • Made in USA
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Valvoline – Daily Protection 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, Strong Fuel Efficiency, 5 Quart (Part No.881159)

Daily Protection 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, Strong Fuel Efficiency, 5 Quart

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$29.99
Valvoline Daily Protection Motor Oil is specially formulated to exceed industry standards for wear, deposit and sludge protection to help keep engines running like new. Developed with high quality additives and premium base oils, it’s designed to flow easily at cold temperatures, reducing wear at startup and providing added protection against motor oil breakdown in tough conditions. For enhanced fuel efficiency, choose Daily Protection Synthetic Blend 5W-20 or 5W-30. Developed with low-friction technology to support strong fuel economy.

Product Features:
  • Extra wear protection designed to help keep automotive engine parts like new
  • Added detergents help protect against sludge and deposits
  • High quality additives resist motor oil breakdown in tough conditions
  • Low-friction formula supports strong fuel efficiency
  • Premium formulation flows easily at low temperatures reducing wear at start-up
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Valvoline – High Performance Transmission & Differential Gear Oil: Conventional 75W-90, 1 Quart (Part No.VV820)

High Performance Transmission & Differential Gear Oil: Conventional 75W-90, 1 Quart

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$12.49
Valvoline High Performance Synthetic Gear Oil is the thermally stabile extreme pressure lubricant that offers outstanding protection for gearboxes and differentials in passenger cars, light trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Combined with high quality synthetic base oils, our formula’s superior additives help reliably safeguard against severe temperatures, shock loads, foaming, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions. Can be used in conventional and limited slip hypoid differentials where GL-5 is specified as well as non-synchronized manual transmissions that require GL-4. Protect your gears with Valvoline, the #1 gear oil brand.

Product Features:
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTREME-PRESSURE ADDITIVES HELP MINIMIZE WEAR in high pressure and high temperature conditions
  • EXCEPTIONAL HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION can easily handle both winter and summer conditions for dependable coverage and protection year-round
  • REDUCES CHATTERING AND PROTECTS GEAR TEETH from oxidation, rust, and wear
  • FIGHTS CORROSION AND RUST with emulsifying agents and safeguards against impurities, oxidation and thermal breakdown
  • SUPERIOR ADDITIVES help reliably safeguard against severe temperatures, shock loads, foaming, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions
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FRAM – FRAM Full Synthetic Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon (Part No.F426-1G)

FRAM Full Synthetic Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Gallon

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$32.99
FRAM DEXRON-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF represents the latest technology in full synthetic automatic transmission fluids. This product is designed for the newest generation of highly efficient transmissions now being installed in most vehicles, and is DEXRON-VI licensed by GM and meets JASO 1A performance requirements. It is a fuel efficient choice for older models as well, such as those currently using DEXRON-III. FRAM DEXRON-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF is recommended for use in all GM DEXRON applications and in transmissions applications calling for Toyota WS, Nissan  Matic J and Matic S, Ford part numbers XT-10-QLV and XT-6-QSP, Honda Z-1 and DW 1, and Hyundai SP-VI. Check owner’s manual for specific recommendations.

Product Features:
  • Outstanding resistance to oxidative and thermal breakdown.
  • Exceptional low temperature fluidity.
  • Excellent anti-wear properties.
  • Excellent gear shift quality throughout service life.
  • Always Refer To Your Vehicles Operating Manual To Select The Correct Grade Fluid For Your Transmission
  • Transmission Fluids Also Applicable In Power Steering Units; Check Owners’ Manual
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FRAM – FRAM Full Synthetic Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.F426)

FRAM Full Synthetic Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$11.99
FRAM DEXRON-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF represents the latest technology in full synthetic automatic transmission fluids. This product is designed for the newest generation of highly efficient transmissions now being installed in most vehicles, and is DEXRON-VI licensed by GM and meets JASO 1A performance requirements. It is a fuel efficient choice for older models as well, such as those currently using DEXRON-III. FRAM DEXRON-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF is recommended for use in all GM DEXRON applications and in transmissions applications calling for Toyota WS, Nissan  Matic J and Matic S, Ford part numbers XT-10-QLV and XT-6-QSP, Honda Z-1 and DW 1, and Hyundai SP-VI. Check owner’s manual for specific recommendations.

Product Features:
  • Outstanding resistance to oxidative and thermal breakdown.
  • Exceptional low temperature fluidity.
  • Excellent anti-wear properties.
  • Excellent gear shift quality throughout service life.
  • Always Refer To Your Vehicles Operating Manual To Select The Correct Grade Fluid For Your Transmission
  • Transmission Fluids Also Applicable In Power Steering Units; Check Owners’ Manual
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FRAM – FRAM Mercon V Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart (Part No.F450)

FRAM Mercon V Automatic Transmission Fluid, 1 Quart

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$9.99
FRAM Mercon V ATF is for use in Ford vehicle transmissions and transaxles. Especially formulated to exhibit better low-temperature flow and better shear-stability, FRAM Mercon V ATF meets Ford performance requirements of vehicles specifying Mercon V ATF. FRAM Mercon V ATF is recommended for use in all transmissions, hydraulic systems, and power steering units manufactured by American, European, Korean, Japanese and other manufactures from around the world specifying Mercon V type transmission fluids.

Product Features:
  • Improved foam and corrosion prevention
  • Improved oxidation stability
  • Promotes smooth shifting
  • Always Refer To Your Vehicles Operating Manual To Select The Correct Grade Oil For Your Transmission
  • Transmission Fluids Also Applicable In Power Steering Units; Check Owners’ Manual
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ATP – Auto Trans Fluid (Part No.AT-216)

Auto Trans Fluid

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$22.99
Product Features:
  • Fully Synthetic
  • Advance transmission protection from standard to sever duty
  • Resist thermal breakdown, oxidation, varnish and sludge
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Motorcraft – Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid, Smooth Gear Shifts, 1 Quart (Part No.XT10QLVC)

Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid, Smooth Gear Shifts, 1 Quart

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$13.49
The only parts recommended by Ford Motor Company for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Motorcraft and Ford Parts are used throughout Ford vehicles in a variety of applications that help ensure the proper build quality, integrity and long-lasting performance of every Ford car or truck. Motorcraft and Ford Parts are manufactured from first-quality materials – chosen specifically for maximum performance and application suitability. As with all Motorcraft and Ford Parts, any innovations or improvements developed since the vehicle’s manufacture are included in these after market replacement parts, ensuring the most current technology and performance.

Product Features:


    Product Features:
    • Ensures smooth and efficient gear shifts for optimal driving performance.
    • Designed to meet the high standards of Ford Motor Company for reliability and durability.
    • Incorporates the latest advancements and innovations for enhanced transmission fluid technology.
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Transmission Fluids Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Explorer

8 trusted brands of Transmission Fluids line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Explorer running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Transmission Fluids offerings:

Top Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids from Mobil 1

Your Ford Explorer will be purring again thanks to Mobil 1 brand Transmission Fluids available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular Mobil 1 parts include:
Advanced 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Extends Engine Life, 5 Quart
from $37.99
(1809)
Advanced 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Extends Engine Life, 5 Quart
Manual Transmission Fluids

Most Purchased Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids from Mobil 1

When you buy the most frequently purchased Mobil 1 brand Transmission Fluids, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Explorer. Here are the Mobil 1 Transmission Fluids Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Advanced 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Extends Engine Life, 5 Quart
from $37.99
(1809)
Advanced 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Extends Engine Life, 5 Quart
Manual Transmission Fluids
High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, Prevents Leaks
from $36.99
(367)
High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, Prevents Leaks
Manual Transmission Fluids

FAQs for Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids

What are the most purchased Transmission Fluids for the Ford Explorer?

Out of 38 Transmission Fluids for the Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid, Smooth Gear Shifts, 1 Quart
from $13.49
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Mercon LV Automatic Transmission Fluid, Smooth Gear Shifts, 1 Quart
Automatic Transmission Fluids
High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, Prevents Leaks
from $36.99
(367)
High Mileage 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, Prevents Leaks
Manual Transmission Fluids

What are the top-rated Ford Explorer Transmission Fluids?

Top-rated Transmission Fluids for your Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Advanced Full Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 1 Quart
from $11.49
(690)
Advanced Full Synthetic 10W-30 Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 1 Quart
“need to complete oil change”
Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-20 Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 1 Quart
from $11.49
(690)
Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-20 Motor Oil, Maximizes Engine Life, 1 Quart
“Use nothing else but this on Outlander2010 and she behaves like a champ.”