According to the 2004 Ford Escape Owner Guide ( 5W-20 )
With engine oil filter change
The 2.0 liter four cylinder engine takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
The 3.0 liter " Duratec " V6 engine takes ( 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )
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According to the 2004 Ford Escape Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The V6 engine takes ( 5.2 liters / 5.5 quarts of engine oil )
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5W-20 , according to the Owner Guide =========================================================== Just adding to the answer : With engine oil filter change the 2.0 liter Zetec four cylinder engine in a 2004 Ford Escape takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts ) * 5W-20 as mentioned above
A 2006 Ford Escape uses standard 5w-30 type motor oil. This provides a good balance of viscosity and protection for the engine.
2004 fORD eSCAPE USING LOTS OF OIL, 3 QUARTS IN 2 WEEKS, MECHANIC SAYS TIMING CHAIN WORK NEEDED HELP
5.5 Q or 5.2L with filter change
It should tell you on top of your oil fill neck on the engine. My Ford Escape does.
What sealed vacuum system are we talking about?
The coolant temperature sensor in a 2004 Ford Escape V6 is located near the front of the motor. It is down low near the water pump and in front of the oil filter.
According to the 2004 Ford Escape Owner Guide : For the 3.0 liter DOHC , " Duratec " V6 engine : With engine oil filter change : ( 5.2 litres / 5.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 engine oil )