2008 Ford F450 Super Duty Oil Type & Capacity
The 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty oil type depends on the engine: the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard takes 0W-30 (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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard takes 0W-30 (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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard takes 0W-30 (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); the 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter); the 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard takes 0W-30 (15.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard: 0W-30, 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard: 0W-30, 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard: 0W-30, 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
- 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic: 0W-30, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard: 0W-30, 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 2D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Cab Chassis, 6.8 Y, 4WD, Automatic — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 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 Pickup, 4WD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard — 6.4L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Super All Season Motor Oil, MOTORCRAFT SAE 10W-30 Super Diesel Motor Oil, or SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, or equivalent | 15.00 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
30.6 quarts (28.95 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 F450 Super Duty take?
It depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard uses 0W-30; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard uses 0W-30; 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard uses 0W-30; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard uses 0W-30; 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard uses 0W-30; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Standard uses 0W-30; 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; 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard uses 0W-30; 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic uses 0W-30; 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard uses 0W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis Extra Cab, 6.4 R, 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 2D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 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, 6.4 R, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Cab Chassis, 6.4 R, 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; 4D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, 4WD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, RWD, Automatic holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 4D Pickup, RWD, Standard holds 15.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty?
Most 2008 Ford F450 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 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2008 Ford F450 Super Duty. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.