Ford V10 Oil Capacity: How Much Oil Does a Ford V10 Take?
Engines perform better when they are given the right amount of oil. They also last a lot longer as all the parts receive the right amount of lubrication. When you want to have great performance make sure you keep your Ford V10’s oil tank full.
How much oil does a Ford V10 take? It is best to go with what the owner’s manual says and when you change your filter, you need 7 quarts of oil to fill the tank. But you may hear some discrepancies when asking this question as different people have different experiences with their V10 engines.
To learn more about the oil capacity of different Ford V10s just continue to read our article. It has the information you will want to know about so you can put the right amount of oil in your engine.
How Many Quarts of Oil Does a Ford V10 Hold?
This will depend on the year and model of the V10 motor but generally, when you are changing the filter at the same time as you are the oil, you will need 7 quarts. If you are not changing the filter, then you may be able to get away with adding 6 or 6 1/2.
The one issue you need to be concerned about is the dipstick. Some V10 dipsticks were not calibrated correctly and they may show that your oil tank is half a quart low when it is full. You are going to have to double-check yours to make sure it registered the amount of oil correctly.
Ford Triton V10 Engine Oil Capacity
Here is where some of those discrepancies come into play. One source claims that you only need 6 quarts of oil while others state that 6 1/2 quarts are needed. Then a third set of people state that you need 7 quarts of oil when changing your oil.
But it is best to follow what your owner’s manual has in its specs list. These usually say 6 quarts of oil are all that is needed for your engine to perform at optimum levels.
Be careful as older engine models may have taken more oil than more recent versions.
2016 Ford V10 Oil Capacity
For the E series truck and the 5.7-liter engine, you are looking at needing only 6 quarts of oil to fill the oil tank and get peak performance. This is according to the E-series owner’s manual and as we have stated earlier, go by the owner’s manual and not someone’s opinion.
There is no mention of adding any extra oil when you change the filter so if you want to be sure, do 5 1/2 quarts and wait till the oil gets to the tank before checking the total amount. If it shows low, then add the last 1/2 quart of oil.
2018 Ford F550 6.8 Oil Capacity
This engine model does need 7 quarts when you change the oil filter. According to our source, the way to get the maximum performance from your engine is to use Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (ASLQT).
If you don’t want maximum performance and will settle for performance plus, then you should use XL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLFQT) and for just performance, you should use OE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEFQT).
When the outside temperatures are above -20 degrees F, then you should go with a 5W 30 oil. What type of oil you use is up to you though and the differences in performance may only be minimal.
2015 Ford V10 Oil Capacity
The 6.8 liter V10 is going to need 7 quarts when you change the filter at the same time. The same oil types mentioned in the previous section will provide the same levels of performance here as stated there.
However, you may find that your truck works best on real oil and there is no need to change to synthetic oils to lubricate your engine. Check your owner’s manual to see which style of engine oil the company says to use.
This should be done while your truck or RV is still under and protected by the warranty.
2002 F250 V10 Oil Capacity
There are several models of the F250 which includes the van. The information given here is for the HD pickup and the 6.8-liter V10 engine. When you are driving this vehicle you will need 6 quarts when you change the filter.
The vans only have a 6 or an 8 cylinder engine but they will require 6 quarts with filter change as well. In recent years there may have been some changes to the motor put into these vehicles so make sure to check your owner’s manual if you are in doubt of how much oil you need.
Do Ford V10 Burn Oil?
Ford has been on record stating that their Tritons V10 will burn about a quart of oil every 1000 miles. Of course, that figure may be on the high side and will depend a lot on the type of motor oil that has been run through the engine over the years.
Then with that said, parts do wear down and you may find that your V10 is burning more than that amount of oil every 1000 miles. If so, get the engine checked out. Then synthetic oils can evaporate on you if the engine sits for long periods without use. It may not be the engine burning oil but old fashion evaporation that is the source of your oil loss.
Some Final Words
Knowing the capacity of your engine oil helps you keep your engine running longer. It will also help your engine perform at top levels so you can save some fuel over the long run. Always follow your owner’s manual as your rear will be covered if you do.
