2015 Ford Edge Engine Oil Capacity
The oil capacity of a 2015 Ford Edge with the standard four-cylinder engine is 5.7 quarts, while the capacity for the other two V6 engines is 6.0 quarts.
Written by Cameron Thiessen
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
The standard 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecoboost inline-4 engine for the 2015 Ford Edge has an engine oil capacity of 5.7 US quarts. The 2015 Edge was also available with a 3.5-liter V6 engine or a turbocharged 2.7-liter Ecoboost V6, both of which take 6 quarts of engine oil.
Not only is going in for an oil change a bit of a hassle, you can also end up paying way more for the service. Changing the oil on your 2015 Ford Edge yourself will allow you to save some time and money, and it’s also a great way to get more familiar with your vehicle. We’ll talk about oil capacities, what oil type to use, and how to go about changing the oil on a 2015 Edge.
As always, it’s a great idea to have your owner’s manual on hand whenever you’re doing your own
car repairs
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The 2015 Ford Edge was available with three different engines.
The 2.0L I-4 takes 5.7 quarts or 5.4 liters of oil, while the V6 engines have an engine oil capacity of 6 quarts or 5.7 liters.
What kind of oil does a 2015 Ford Edge need?
The type of oil that you need to use in your 2015 Ford Edge is also different depending on which engine yours has.
For the two EcoBoost engines (the 2.0L turbo I-4 and 2.7L turbo V6), the owner’s manual recommends Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic motor oil. The same brands are recommended for the 3.5L V6, but you need to use SAE 5W-20 for this engine instead.
Oil viscosity grades explained
You don’t need to know everything about motor oil to do an oil change, but if you’re curious about the naming scheme, you can look up SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) viscosity grade designations (i.e. 0W-40). Viscosity ratings represent how thick a fluid is at a specific temperature. In the case of SAE viscosity ratings, these are based on measurements made at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius). The higher the number, the thicker the fluid.
Okay, so why are there two different numbers? The two different numbers are used to describe multi-grade oil. Multi-grade oil is engineered so that it acts like one type of oil when it’s hot, while acting as a different type of oil when it’s cold. Oil is naturally thicker at lower temperatures, and if a single-grade oil gets too cold it could get too thick to allow you to start up an engine.
Luckily, with a multi-grade oil, you can have an oil that’s as thick as SAE 30 single-grade oil when it’s hot, and as thin as SAE 5 oil in cold winter temperatures! That’s what the W stands for—winter! Your Ford Edge EcoBoost’s 5W-30 oil has an SAE viscosity rating of 30, but when it gets cold, it transforms into oil that acts as though an SAE 5 would in colder temperatures—meaning it stays thinner.
This allows us to use more complex engine designs that can still be started up in cold temperatures. If you tried to start your Edge in the freezing cold with SAE 30 single-grade oil, it would be too thick for the engine to start! But if you tried to run your Edge on SAE 5 oil, it wouldn’t provide a strong enough protective barrier that the engine components require to not wear each other down.
How often to change the oil on a 2015 Ford Edge
Great! Now you know your Edge’s oil capacity, what type of oil to use, and you’re pretty much an expert on multi-grade oil engineering. You’re all set to
change your oil
! But how often should you do it?Luckily, the 2015 Ford Edge is equipped with Ford’s Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor System (IOLM), which tracks the life of your oil and lets you know when it’s time for a change. Under normal conditions, you’ll need to change your oil every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, but if your IOLM records that you’re driving more often in severe or extreme conditions, it’ll adjust the monitor display accordingly.
However, you should take your owner’s manual’s advice and make sure to check your oil once per month. Here are some signs that you might be dealing with bad oil:
- Oil looks dark and opaque, rather than light and translucent (think of how fresh oil from a bottle looks)
- Oil feels dirty/sandy/gritty
- Engine producing strange noises/smells
- Noticeable recent reduction in vehicle performance
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How to change your oil and oil filter
Alright then, let’s get started! First assemble the necessary supplies:
- Socket wrench
- Drain pan
- Filter wrench
- New replacement oil filter
- Funnel
- Ramps or jacks to lift up the car
- Gloves
- Rags
- 5.7 quarts of 5W-30 or 6 quarts of 5W-20 (depending on engine, see above) Motorcraft synthetic oil
If it’s cold, run the engine for about two to three minutes to warm up and thin out the oil, making it easier to fully drain the dirty fluid out.
Next, follow these steps:
- Pop the hood and unscrew the oil fill cap.
- Take off the cover protecting the underside of the engine bay.
- Find the oil drain plug. Set up the drain pan so it will be in the right place to catch draining oil. You may need to reposition after the next step, so be prepared!
- Once you’re ready, unscrew the oil drain plug and start draining the oil. This is where it usually gets messy.
- Take out the old oil filter and install the new one.
- Once all the old oil has drained, replace the oil drain plug, tightening to 15-20 lb-ft.
- Finally, use your funnel to pour the new oil into the oil fill opening, and replace the cap when finished.
After running the car for about 30 seconds to get the juices flowing, check the oil level and check for leaks. And don’t forget to reset the oil change indicator so that you’ll be properly alerted next time your oil needs changing!
It’s important to correctly dispose of old engine oil. You can pour the old oil from the drain pan into the empty bottles that you now have on hand and take them to be recycled.
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