2010 Ford E450 Super Duty Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 Ford E450 Super Duty oil type depends on the engine: the 5.4 L, Gas/CNG takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 5.4 L, Gas/Ethanol takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 5.4 L, Gas/LPG takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 6.0 P takes 15W-40 (15.0 quarts with filter); the 6.8 S, Gas takes 5W-20 (6.9 quarts with filter); the 6.8 S, Gas/CNG takes 5W-20 (6.9 quarts with filter); the 6.8 S, Gas/LPG takes 5W-20 (6.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 5.4 L, Gas/CNG: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 5.4 L, Gas/Ethanol: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 5.4 L, Gas/LPG: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 6.0 P: 15W-40, 15.0 quarts with filter
- 6.8 S, Gas: 5W-20, 6.9 quarts with filter
- 6.8 S, Gas/CNG: 5W-20, 6.9 quarts with filter
- 6.8 S, Gas/LPG: 5W-20, 6.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 L, Gas/CNG — 5.4L Eng | 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. |
| 5.4 L, Gas/Ethanol — 5.4L Eng | 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. |
| 5.4 L, Gas/LPG — 5.4L Eng | 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. |
| 6.0 P — 6.0L Eng | SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Motor Oil or SAE 10W-30 Super Duty | 15.00 QTS. | — | Includes: 1 qt. in engine oil filter. |
| 6.8 S, Gas — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.90 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. |
| 6.8 S, Gas/CNG — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.90 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. |
| 6.8 S, Gas/LPG — 6.8L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.90 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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2010 Ford E450 Super Duty 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 2010 Ford E450 Super Duty take?
It depends on the engine: 5.4 L, Gas/CNG uses 5W-20; 5.4 L, Gas/Ethanol uses 5W-20; 5.4 L, Gas/LPG uses 5W-20; 6.0 P uses 15W-40; 6.8 S, Gas uses 5W-20; 6.8 S, Gas/CNG uses 5W-20; 6.8 S, Gas/LPG uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2010 Ford E450 Super Duty take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 5.4 L, Gas/CNG holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.4 L, Gas/Ethanol holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 5.4 L, Gas/LPG holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 6.0 P holds 15.0 quarts with filter; 6.8 S, Gas holds 6.9 quarts with filter; 6.8 S, Gas/CNG holds 6.9 quarts with filter; 6.8 S, Gas/LPG holds 6.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 Ford E450 Super Duty?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Ford E450 Super Duty. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.