1997 Ford Econoline Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Ford Econoline oil type depends on the engine: the E150, 4.2 2 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, 4.6 6 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.2 2 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 4.2 2 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 M takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 F takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 M takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 F takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- E150, 4.2 2: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E150, 4.6 6: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E150, 5.4 L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.2 2: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo, 4.2 2: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 M: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 F: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 M: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 6.8 S: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 F: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150, 4.2 2 — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| E150, 4.6 6 — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| E150, 5.4 L — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 4.2 2 — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 5.4 L — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 5.4 M — CNG | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 4.2 2 — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 5.4 L — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 5.4 M — CNG | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 5.4 L — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 5.4 M — CNG | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 6.8 S — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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 F — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty (Normal Operation), SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty (Severe Operation) | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 L — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 5.4 M — CNG | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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, 6.8 S — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 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 F — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty (Normal Operation), SAE 30 Single Weight Super Duty (Severe Operation) | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Econoline
1997 Ford Econoline factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
23.2 quarts (21.95 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Ford Econoline take?
It depends on the engine: E150, 4.2 2 uses 5W-20; E150, 4.6 6 uses 5W-20; E150, 5.4 L uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.2 2 uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 4.2 2 uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 M uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 F uses 15W-40; E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 L uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 M uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo, 6.8 S uses 5W-20; E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 F uses 15W-40.
How much oil does a 1997 Ford Econoline take?
Capacity depends on the engine: E150, 4.2 2 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, 4.6 6 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, 5.4 L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.2 2 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 4.2 2 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 M holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 M holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo Extended, 7.3 F holds 15.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 5.4 M holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 6.8 S holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Cargo, 7.3 F holds 15.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Ford Econoline?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Ford Econoline. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.