2001 Ford F450 Super Duty Oil Type & Capacity
The 2001 Ford F450 Super Duty oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | — | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | 13.00 QTS. | Use oil that has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute. |
Buy the right oil
Buy 5W-20 motor oil on AmazonBuy 15W-40 motor oil on Amazon2001 Ford F450 Super Duty oil filter on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made through these links.
More specs & repair guides for your F450 Super Duty
2001 Ford F450 Super Duty factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
28.5 quarts (26.97 L) — FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid or FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant. If the vehicle's coolant is (green color) use: FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid. If it is (orange color) use: FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2001 Ford F450 Super Duty take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40.
How much oil does a 2001 Ford F450 Super Duty take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Automatic holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD, Standard holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2001 Ford F450 Super Duty?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2001 Ford F450 Super Duty. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.