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Ford Taurus A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2018 Ford Taurus (4 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.) uses 25.92 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG-46 compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2018 Ford Taurus: 25.92 oz of R-134a, 5.24 oz of PAG-46 oil.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Ford Taurus A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
20184 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a25.92 ozPAG-46 5.24 oz
20186 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a22.88 ozPAG-46 5.24 oz
2015 to 20174 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a25.92 ozPAG-46 5.24 oz
2015 to 20176 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a26.08 ozPAG-46 5.24 oz
20144 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a25.92 ozPAG-46 5.24 oz
20146 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a26.08 ozPAG-46 5.24 oz
20146 Cyl. 3.7 Eng.R-134a26.08 ozPAG-46 7 oz
20134 Cyl. 2.0 Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz
20136 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2011 to 20126 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2010All Eng.R-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2009All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2009All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a36 ozPAG-46 9.5 oz
2008All Eng.; w/o Rear ACR-134a26 ozPAG-46 7 oz
2008All Eng.; w/ Rear ACR-134a32 ozPAG-46 9 oz
1996 to 2007All Eng.R-134a34 ozPAG-46 7 oz
1995All Eng.R-134a32 ozPAG-46 7 oz

Recharge supplies for your Ford Taurus

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.