2001 Ford F550 Super Duty Oil Type & Capacity
The 2001 Ford F550 Super Duty oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 7.3 F, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD: 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: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD: 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: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD: 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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. |
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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 F550 Super Duty take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD 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 uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD 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 uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD 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.
What is the oil capacity of a 2001 Ford F550 Super Duty?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 S, RWD 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 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD 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 holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 S, RWD 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2001 Ford F550 Super Duty?
Most 2001 Ford F550 Super Duty 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 2001 Ford F550 Super Duty?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2001 Ford F550 Super Duty. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.