1993 Ford Econoline Oil Type & Capacity

The 1993 Ford Econoline oil type depends on the engine: the E150, 4.9 Y, C6 takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E150, 5.0 N, 4R70W takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E150, 5.0 N, AOD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E150, 5.0 N, E4OD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E150, 5.8 H takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M takes 15W-40 (10.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
E150, 4.9 Y, C6 — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E150, 5.0 N, 4R70W — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E150, 5.0 N, AOD — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E150, 5.0 N, E4OD — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E150, 5.8 H — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M — DieselSAE 15W-4010.00 QTS.9.00 QTS.
E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M — DieselSAE 15W-4010.00 QTS.9.00 QTS.
E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G — GasSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. Add .5 qt if equipped with oil cooler.5.00 QTS.Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9.
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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 1993 Ford Econoline take?

It depends on the engine: E150, 4.9 Y, C6 uses 5W-20; E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD uses 5W-20; E150, 5.0 N, 4R70W uses 5W-20; E150, 5.0 N, AOD uses 5W-20; E150, 5.0 N, E4OD uses 5W-20; E150, 5.8 H uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M uses 15W-40; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M uses 15W-40; E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G uses 5W-20.

What is the oil capacity of a 1993 Ford Econoline?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: E150, 4.9 Y, C6 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E150, 4.9 Y, E4OD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E150, 5.0 N, 4R70W holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E150, 5.0 N, AOD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E150, 5.0 N, E4OD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E150, 5.8 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, C6 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y, E4OD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, C6 holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y, E4OD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 5.8 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 4.9 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.8 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 M holds 10.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.5 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 4.9 Y holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 5.8 H holds 5.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 M holds 10.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 7.5 G holds 5.0 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 1993 Ford Econoline?

Most 1993 Ford Econoline owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Ford recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Ford Econoline?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Ford Econoline. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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