2018 Ford Transit-250 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Ford Transit-250 oil type depends on the engine: the 3.2L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 3.2L takes 5W-40 (12.0 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 5W-30 (5.9 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 5W-30 (5.9 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 5W-30 (5.9 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 5W-30 (5.9 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter); the 3.7L takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 3.2L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- 3.2L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- 3.2L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- 3.2L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- 3.2L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- 3.2L: 5W-40, 12.0 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 5W-30, 5.9 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 5W-30, 5.9 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 5W-30, 5.9 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 5W-30, 5.9 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
- 3.7L: 5W-20, 6.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L — 3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil | 12.00 QTS. | 11.60 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.2L — 3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil | 12.00 QTS. | 11.60 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.2L — 3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil | 12.00 QTS. | 11.60 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.2L — 3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil | 12.00 QTS. | 11.60 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.2L — 3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil | 12.00 QTS. | 11.60 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.2L — 3.2L Eng | SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil | 12.00 QTS. | 11.60 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-40 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.90 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.90 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.90 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.90 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil. |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
| 3.7L — 3.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 6.00 QTS. | 5.50 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Transit-250
2018 Ford Transit-250 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
15.3 quarts (14.47 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted. Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Ford Transit-250 take?
It depends on the engine: 3.2L uses 5W-40; 3.2L uses 5W-40; 3.2L uses 5W-40; 3.2L uses 5W-40; 3.2L uses 5W-40; 3.2L uses 5W-40; 3.5L uses 5W-30; 3.5L uses 5W-30; 3.5L uses 5W-30; 3.5L uses 5W-30; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20; 3.7L uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2018 Ford Transit-250 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 3.2L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 3.2L holds 12.0 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 5.9 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 5.9 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 5.9 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 5.9 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter; 3.7L holds 6.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Ford Transit-250?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Ford Transit-250. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.