2012 Ford Cab & Chassis Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis oil type depends on the engine: the 6.2L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.2L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 10W-30 (13.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 10W-30 (13.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 10W-30 (13.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 10W-30 (13.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 10W-30 (13.0 quarts with filter); the 6.7L takes 10W-30 (13.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 6.2L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.2L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.7L: 10W-30, 13.0 quarts with filter
- 6.7L: 10W-30, 13.0 quarts with filter
- 6.7L: 10W-30, 13.0 quarts with filter
- 6.7L: 10W-30, 13.0 quarts with filter
- 6.7L: 10W-30, 13.0 quarts with filter
- 6.7L: 10W-30, 13.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2L — 6.2L 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. |
| 6.2L — 6.2L 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. |
| 6.2L — 6.2L 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. |
| 6.2L — 6.2L 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. |
| 6.2L — 6.2L 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. |
| 6.2L — 6.2L 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. |
| 6.7L — 6.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, SAE 5W-40 Super Duty, 0W-30 Super Duty, or equivalent | 13.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.7L — 6.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, SAE 5W-40 Super Duty, 0W-30 Super Duty, or equivalent | 13.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.7L — 6.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, SAE 5W-40 Super Duty, 0W-30 Super Duty, or equivalent | 13.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.7L — 6.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, SAE 5W-40 Super Duty, 0W-30 Super Duty, or equivalent | 13.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.7L — 6.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, SAE 5W-40 Super Duty, 0W-30 Super Duty, or equivalent | 13.00 QTS. | — | — |
| 6.7L — 6.7L Eng | MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty, SAE 5W-40 Super Duty, 0W-30 Super Duty, or equivalent | 13.00 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Cab & Chassis
2012 Ford Cab & Chassis factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
25.4 quarts (24.03 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis take?
It depends on the engine: 6.2L uses 5W-20; 6.2L uses 5W-20; 6.2L uses 5W-20; 6.2L uses 5W-20; 6.2L uses 5W-20; 6.2L uses 5W-20; 6.7L uses 10W-30; 6.7L uses 10W-30; 6.7L uses 10W-30; 6.7L uses 10W-30; 6.7L uses 10W-30; 6.7L uses 10W-30.
How much oil does a 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 6.2L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.2L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 13.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 13.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 13.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 13.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 13.0 quarts with filter; 6.7L holds 13.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.