2012 Ford F550 Super Duty Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty oil type depends on the engine: 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); the 6.8L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.8L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.8L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.8L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.8L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter); the 6.8L takes 5W-20 (7.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 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
- 6.8L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.8L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.8L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.8L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.8L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
- 6.8L: 5W-20, 7.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | — | — |
| 6.8L — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A. |
| 6.8L — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A. |
| 6.8L — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A. |
| 6.8L — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A. |
| 6.8L — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A. |
| 6.8L — 6.8L Eng | MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil, or equivalent | 7.00 QTS. | — | FORD Specification: WSS-M2C945-A. |
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More specs & repair guides for your F550 Super Duty
2012 Ford F550 Super Duty factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
48.0 quarts (1.41 L) — MOTORCRAFT Specialty Orange Engine Coolant Revitalizer. 48.0 fl. oz. (1.4l) per addition if required.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty take?
It depends on the engine: 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; 6.8L uses 5W-20; 6.8L uses 5W-20; 6.8L uses 5W-20; 6.8L uses 5W-20; 6.8L uses 5W-20; 6.8L uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 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; 6.8L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.8L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.8L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.8L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.8L holds 7.0 quarts with filter; 6.8L holds 7.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.