1992 Ford Econoline Oil Type & Capacity
The 1992 Ford Econoline oil type depends on the engine: the E150, 4.9 Y, C6 takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, 5.0 N takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, 5.8 H takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, C6 takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, E4OD takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G takes 10W-30 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- E150, 4.9 Y, C6: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E150, 5.0 N: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E150, 5.8 H: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, C6: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, E4OD: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M: 15W-40, 10.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G: 10W-30, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150, 4.9 Y, C6 — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E150, 5.0 N — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E150, 5.8 H — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, C6 — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, E4OD — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 | 10.00 QTS. | 9.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G — Gas | 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. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
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1992 Ford Econoline factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
18.0 quarts (17.03 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1992 Ford Econoline take?
It depends on the engine: E150, 4.9 Y, C6 uses 10W-30; E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD uses 10W-30; E150, 5.0 N uses 10W-30; E150, 5.8 H uses 10W-30; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 uses 10W-30; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD uses 10W-30; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H uses 10W-30; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 uses 10W-30; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD uses 10W-30; E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H uses 10W-30; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y uses 10W-30; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, C6 uses 10W-30; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, E4OD uses 10W-30; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M uses 15W-40; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G uses 10W-30; E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y uses 10W-30; E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H uses 10W-30; E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M uses 15W-40; E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 1992 Ford Econoline take?
Capacity depends on the engine: E150, 4.9 Y, C6 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, 5.0 N holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, 5.8 H holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, C6 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H, E4OD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M holds 10.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M holds 10.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1992 Ford Econoline?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1992 Ford Econoline. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.