2008 Ford Cutaway Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Ford Cutaway oil type depends on the engine: the E250, 4R70E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, 4R70W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 5R110W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, 6.0 P takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- E250, 4R70E: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E250, 4R70W: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 4R75W: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 5R110W: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- E350 Super Duty, 6.0 P: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- E350 Super Duty, 6.8 S: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E250, 4R70E — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 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. |
| E250, 4R70W — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 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. |
| E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 4R75W — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 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. |
| E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 5R110W — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 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. |
| E350 Super Duty, 6.0 P — Diesel | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| E350 Super Duty, 6.8 S — Gas | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 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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More specs & repair guides for your Cutaway
2008 Ford Cutaway factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
30.8 quarts (29.14 L) — FORD Premium Gold Engine Coolant w/bittering agent. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2008 Ford Cutaway take?
It depends on the engine: E250, 4R70E uses 5W-20; E250, 4R70W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 5R110W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, 6.0 P uses 15W-40; E350 Super Duty, 6.8 S uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2008 Ford Cutaway take?
Capacity depends on the engine: E250, 4R70E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, 4R70W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, 5.4 L, 5R110W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, 6.0 P holds 15.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, 6.8 S holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Ford Cutaway?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Ford Cutaway. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.