2006 Ford F550 Super Duty Oil Type & Capacity
The 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Heavy duty trailer towing with ambient temperatures above 50Deg.F (10Deg.C) requires SAE 15W-40 engine oil. Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 7.00 QTS. | — | Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only to meet the requirements of FORD Specification: WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark. |
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Coolant capacity
27.5 quarts (26.02 L) — FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Add the Coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.0 P, RWD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Automatic holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, RWD, Standard holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty?
Most 2006 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 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Ford F550 Super Duty. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.