2008 Ford Econoline Oil Type & Capacity

The 2008 Ford Econoline oil type depends on the engine: the E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 P takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.9 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.0 P takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.9 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.0 P takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.9 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.0 P takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.8 S takes 5W-20 (6.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70E — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70W — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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.
E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W — 4.6L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 P — 6.0L EngSAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty15.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S — 6.8L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.90 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, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Cargo, 6.0 P — 6.0L EngSAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty15.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.8 S — 6.8L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.90 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, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Passenger Extended, 6.0 P — 6.0L EngSAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty15.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.8 S — 6.8L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.90 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, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W — 5.4L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.00 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, Van Passenger, 6.0 P — 6.0L EngSAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty15.00 QTS.Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter.
E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.8 S — 6.8L EngSAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil6.90 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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2008 Ford Econoline factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

26.0 quarts (24.6 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 Econoline take?

It depends on the engine: E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E uses 5W-20; E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W uses 5W-20; E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E uses 5W-20; E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W uses 5W-20; E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70E uses 5W-20; E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70W uses 5W-20; E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 P uses 15W-40; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.0 P uses 15W-40; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.8 S uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.0 P uses 15W-40; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.8 S uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W uses 5W-20; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.0 P uses 15W-40; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.8 S uses 5W-20.

How much oil does a 2008 Ford Econoline take?

Capacity depends on the engine: E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Passenger, 4.6 W, 4R70W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E150, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 4.6 W, 4R70W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 4.6 W, 4R70W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E250, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0 P holds 15.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo Extended, 6.8 S holds 6.9 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.0 P holds 15.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Cargo, 6.8 S holds 6.9 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.0 P holds 15.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger Extended, 6.8 S holds 6.9 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75E holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 5.4 L, 4R75W holds 6.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.0 P holds 15.0 quarts with filter; E350 Super Duty, Van Passenger, 6.8 S holds 6.9 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2008 Ford Econoline?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Ford Econoline. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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