2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty Oil Type & Capacity

The 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty takes 5W-30 motor oil — 6.0 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-30 — 6.0 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
5.4L — 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
5.4L — 5.4L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
6.8L — 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.
6.8L — 6.8L Eng	MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil	6.00 QTS.	—	Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Your engine has been designed to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty. DO NOT use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and emission system.

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More specs & repair guides for your E-350 Super Duty

2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

30.7 quarts (29.05 L) — MOTORCRAFT Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored). Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty take?

The 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty takes 5W-30 motor oil (MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend or Full Synthetic Motor Oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty take?

The 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty holds 6.0 quarts with a filter change.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Ford E-350 Super Duty. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

Other Ford E-350 Super Duty years

2025 E-350 Super Duty 2024 E-350 Super Duty 2023 E-350 Super Duty 2022 E-350 Super Duty 2021 E-350 Super Duty 2019 E-350 Super Duty 2018 E-350 Super Duty 2017 E-350 Super Duty 2015 E-350 Super Duty 2014 E-350 Super Duty 2013 E-350 Super Duty