4.2 quarts
Right next to and above the oil filter.
No, crankcases on modern vehicles are sealed.
The oil pump is behind the front cover driven by the timing belt.
without oil filter 3.7 quarts with oil filter 4.2 quarts
Bottom of engine, toward the front, right side of car.
According to the 1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 3.0 liter V6 engine takes : ( 4.2 U.S. quarts / 4.0 liters , 5W-30 preferred )
According to the 2000 Mercury Villager Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change the 3.3 litre V6 engine takes : ( 4.0 litres / 4.2 US. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil )
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change the 3.0 liter V6 engine takes : ( 4.0 liters / 4.2 US. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil )
5W-30 is the preferred oil ( according to the 1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide )
According to the 1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide ( 5W-30 ) is the preferred oil
10w30