1998 Ford Club Wagon Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Ford Club Wagon oil type depends on the engine: the E150, 4.2 2 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the E150, 4.6 6 takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the E150, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 M takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Passenger Extended, 7.3 F takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Passenger, 5.4 L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Passenger, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the E350, Van Passenger, 7.3 F takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt 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
- E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 M: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Passenger Extended, 7.3 F: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Passenger, 5.4 L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Passenger, 6.8 S: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350, Van Passenger, 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. |
| E350, Van Passenger 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 Passenger 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 Passenger Extended, 7.3 F — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | — |
| E350, Van Passenger, 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 Passenger, 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 Passenger, 7.3 F — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | — |
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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 1998 Ford Club Wagon 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; E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L uses 5W-20; E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 M uses 5W-20; E350, Van Passenger Extended, 7.3 F uses 15W-40; E350, Van Passenger, 5.4 L uses 5W-20; E350, Van Passenger, 6.8 S uses 5W-20; E350, Van Passenger, 7.3 F uses 15W-40.
What is the oil capacity of a 1998 Ford Club Wagon?
Oil 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; E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 M holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Passenger Extended, 7.3 F holds 15.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Passenger, 5.4 L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Passenger, 6.8 S holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350, Van Passenger, 7.3 F holds 15.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1998 Ford Club Wagon?
Most 1998 Ford Club Wagon 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 1998 Ford Club Wagon?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Ford Club Wagon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.