The 2018 Ford F150 2.7 is a powerful pickup truck with excellent payload and towing ratings as well as a comfortable interior. Its features combine to make the truck a phenomenal choice for work or play. But to keep your 2018 F150 in prime condition, you'll need to know its engine oil capacity—6.0 quarts.

The engine oil capacity for your 2018 Ford F150 2.7 is 6.0 quarts or 5.7 liters.
Your 2018 F150 takes SAE 5W-30 motor oil.
You can save time and cash by changing your oil at home—just follow the steps outlined in this accessible guide.

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2018 Ford F150 2.7 engine oil capacity

The 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 engine in your 2018 Ford F150 holds 6.0 quarts or 5.7 liters of motor oil.

Before we go into further detail, it's wise to note the difference between your truck's oil capacity and its engine displacement.

Engine displacement

means the total 2.7-liter volume of the engine's cylinders. Oil capacity, on the other hand, refers to the amount of oil your Ford's engine can hold for lubrication purposes.

Oil capacity and engine displacement are never the same things, and you should not use these two phrases interchangeably.

What type of oil does a 2018 Ford F150 2.7 take?

Now that you know your F150's oil capacity, you need to learn its oil type. That's correct—not all engine oil is the same, and you'll need to fill your pickup with the proper kind.

When you're in the parts store, look for SAE 5W-30. That's the blend of oil that your owner's manual recommends using in your 2018 F150 2.7, and it's always smart to use the manufacturer's recommendation.

But just what exactly does that combination of letters and numbers mean? Engine oil codes are actually pretty simple and help us identify the oil's purpose. Here's what it all means.

The letters "SAE" denote the Society of Automotive Engineers. That's the group of automotive experts and scientists responsible for assigning codes to motor oil. And the code's numbers tell us how thick or viscous the oil is at different temperatures.

Our code's first number—" 5"—tells us how thick the oil is when your Ford's motor is cold. That one is easy to remember because it's next to the "W," which means winter. The final number—" 30"—describes the oil's viscosity when your pickup is running and the motor is hot.

When you're looking at different types of oil, remember that smaller numbers are used to identify thinner oils. We use these oils in our cars because they can move through an engine with efficiency.

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How often should you replace the oil on a 2018 Ford F150 2.7?

You should replace the oil in your 2018 Ford F150 2.7 every 7,500 miles or at least once every six months. But you can't forget about your oil in between changes—you'll need to monitor its condition and level regularly to keep your truck's engine healthy.

When you go to inspect your oil, look for these signs that it needs to be replaced:

The oil is black or dark brown (clean oil should look like dark, amber-colored honey and should be somewhat transparent)

Chunky, sludgy, or muddy oil

The oil is gritty or sandy

Your F150's motor smells foul, like oil, smoke, or burning

Your Ford's engine performance suddenly goes down

Your F150's motor is making odd or novel noises, like knocking

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How to change your 2018 Ford F150 2.7 oil and oil filter

Now that you've learned your 2018 F150's oil capacity and type, you're ready to start replacing it. You'll need the following tools and supplies:

Something to lift your F150, like a jack with jack stands or ramps

Fresh 5W-30 replacement oil

A new oil filter

A towel or rag to clean any messes

A drain pan

An oil filter wrench

A funnel

After gathering your supplies, start your truck and let the engine idle for five minutes. This step isn't necessary, but it will cause the motor to warm up enough to make the oil drain quickly. When your F150 is warm, shut it down and proceed with the steps below.

Remove the oil fill lid and pull up the dipstick (this step eliminates the vacuum, which makes the oil drain more rapidly).

Crawl under your Ford F150 and uninstall the oil drain plug (your F150 Ecoboost uses a plastic plug that requires no tools). Use the drain pan to catch the old oil that spills out.

As the oil drains, remove the used oil filter.

Lubricate the new filter by putting a thin layer of oil on its o-ring before screwing it into place. Don't over-tighten the oil filter—stop turning it when it feels snug.

Replace your truck's oil drain plug and finger-tighten it until you hear it click.

Fill your 2018 Ford F15 with fresh 5W-30 motor oil.

After you complete these steps, start your F150 and run it for about 30 seconds. Then, turn it off and

check the oil level using your dipstick

. Ensure the level is within the correct range before securing the fill cap and dipstick and closing the hood.

Finally, don't forget to recycle that old oil. You can do this by transferring it to the new oil container and transporting it to your local recycling center or the auto parts store.

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