The 2010 Ford F-150 with a 5.4-L V6 Triton engine has an engine oil capacity of 7 quarts or 6.6 liters. You’ll need this much oil to complete a full oil and filter change.

Keep in mind: The oil capacity is not the same as the
engine displacement
, which is 5.4 liters in the case of your 2010 Ford F-150. If you have one of the 2010 Ford F-150s with a 4.6-liter engine displacement, then your oil capacity is 6 quarts, or 5.7 liters.

What kind of oil does a 2010 Ford F-150 5.4 engine need?

Ford recommends using a

Motorcroft SAE 5W-20 synthetic blend engine oil

with an American Petroleum Institute (API) seal of approval. Here’s a breakdown of what these numbers and letters mean:

SAE: This designates that the oil is approved by the Society of Automotive Engineers.

5W: This tells you the oil’s viscosity at low temperatures when the engine isn’t running.

20: This tells you the oil’s viscosity at 212°F.

Overall, 5W-20 engine oil performs very well at both cold and hot temperatures to give your 2010 Ford F-150 the best fuel economy and engine protection.

When in doubt: Always follow the manufacturer recommendations for engine oil listed in your
car’s owner manual
.

MORE: How much should an oil change cost?

How often to change the oil in a 2010 Ford F-150 5.4 engine

Ford recommends changing the oil in your 2010 Ford F-150 5.4-L engine every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, or at least once every six months.

You should check your oil levels and quality at least once a month or every other time you fill up your gas tank to see if you need to top off or change your oil sooner than expected. Look for the following signs that your engine oil needs changing:

Your motor oil has gone from light brown/amber to dark brown or black.

Your motor oil that feels coarse or gritty.

You hear unfamiliar noises coming from the engine.

You smell oil, smoke, or burning.

Your Ford F-150’s performance or fuel economy changes drastically.

How to change your oil and oil filter

First, gather the following

car maintenance tools and supplies

A socket wrench

A drain pan

A filter wrench

A replacement oil filter

Seven quarts of synthetic blend 5W-20 engine oil

Let your engine run a bit to reach a normal operating temperature. Then turn your engine off and follow these steps to change the oil in your 2010 Ford F-150 5.4-L engine:

Remove the oil fill cap.

Get underneath the engine and remove the oil drain bolt and washer, draining the old oil into the drain pan.

Remove the old oil filter and continue to let the oil drain.

Install the new filter.

Replace the oil drain bolt using a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft.

Refill the engine with your new oil and replace the fill cap.

Let your engine run again, this time checking for any leaks, then turn it off and check the engine oil level with your dipstick. Your

oil pressure light

should turn off if everything is good!

The final step: Do not dispose of your old engine oil in the trash or by dumping it on the ground. Instead, take your old engine oil to a recycling center or your local auto parts store in a properly sealed container.