1985 Ford RV Cutaway Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Ford RV Cutaway oil type depends on the engine: the 4.9 9 takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4.9 Y takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 5.8 G takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 5.8 H takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 6.9 1 takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 7.5 L takes 10W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 4.9 9: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4.9 Y: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 5.8 G: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 5.8 H: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 6.9 1: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 7.5 L: 10W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 9 — E350,4.9L Eng | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 4.9 9 — E350 | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4.9 Y — E350,4.9L Eng | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 4.9 Y — E350 | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.8 G — E350,5.8L Eng | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 G — E350 | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 5.8 H — E350,5.8L Eng | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 5.8 H — E350 | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.9 1 — E350,6.9L Eng | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 6.9 1 — E350 | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 7.5 L — E350,7.5L Eng | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | — | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| 7.5 L — E350 | SAE 10W-30/40 (0Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F). SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty, 10W-40 Super Premium, 20W-40 Premium | 6.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your RV Cutaway
1985 Ford RV Cutaway factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
15.0 quarts (14.19 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. Specification: ESE M97B44 A.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1985 Ford RV Cutaway take?
It depends on the engine: 4.9 9 uses 10W-30; 4.9 Y uses 10W-30; 5.8 G uses 10W-30; 5.8 H uses 10W-30; 6.9 1 uses 10W-30; 7.5 L uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1985 Ford RV Cutaway take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 4.9 9 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4.9 Y holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.8 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.8 H holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 6.9 1 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 7.5 L holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Ford RV Cutaway?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Ford RV Cutaway. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.