[Nicko]

Hi folks, I’m prepping for an oil change on my 2006 Ford Ranger with the 2.5L diesel engine, but I’m running into some confusion about the oil capacity. I’ve come across a few different figures—some say it’s around 7 liters, others say it could be less. I’d like to get it right the first time and avoid any unnecessary trips to the store.

[iloveanycar]

Hi folks, I’m prepping for an oil change on my 2006 Ford Ranger with the 2.5L diesel engine, but I’m running into some confusion about the oil capacity. I’ve come across a few different figures—some say it’s around 7 liters, others say it could be less. I’d like to get it right the first time and avoid any unnecessary trips to the store.

I’ve got the same 2006 Ford Ranger with the 2.5L diesel, and when I did my last oil change, the capacity was 7 liters, including the filter. I’ve seen some people mention slightly different numbers, but 7 liters is the sweet spot for mine. Just make sure you pour in a bit less at first, check the dipstick, and then top off as needed. That way, you won’t overfill and you can avoid that extra trip to the store. It's always good to have an extra liter on hand just in case.