Ford’s 6.7-liter Powerstroke engine has an oil capacity of 15 quarts. This is how much oil you’ll need to perform a routine oil and filter change.

Current production Ford 6.7 Powerstroke engines require 15 quarts of SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil to function properly.
Older 6.7 Powerstrokes require anywhere from 7 to 13 quarts depending on the model year.
Regular oil changes and basic maintenance will help extend your truck’s longevity.

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Ford 6.7 Powerstroke engine oil capacity

The 2022 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke’s oil capacity is 15 quarts. Older model 6.7 engines have different oil capacities, for example:

2011: 13 quarts

2017: 7 quarts

2018: 13 quarts

2020: 13 quarts

Take care to avoid mixing up your engine’s oil capacity—the amount of oil needed for an oil change—with its

engine displacement

, or how much volume (6.7 liters) the engine’s cylinders take up.

When in doubt: Check your car owner’s manual to ensure you put the correct amount of oil in your Ford 6.7 Powerstroke engine, check your owner’s manual.

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Ford 6.7 Powerstroke engine oil type

Ford recommends using

Motorcraft SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil

for the 2022 6.7-liter Powerstroke engine.

Like the 6.7 Powerstroke’s oil capacity, the recommended oil type and viscosity can change by model year. These are Ford’s recommendations for the truck model years referenced above:

2011:

Motorcraft 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil

2017:

Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend

2018: Motorcraft SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil

2020: Motorcraft SAE 10W-30 Motor Oil

You can use other brands of motor oil, so long as they match the recommendations for viscosity grade and oil type. Be sure to use full synthetic or synthetic blend diesel engine oil in the viscosity recommended for your model year.

How often to change the oil in a Ford 6.7 Powerstroke

Ford recommends an oil change for your 6.7L Powerstroke engine every 10,000 miles or six months in your

car maintenance schedule

—whichever comes first.

Get into the habit of checking your oil regularly to ensure everything is running smoothly. The following are signs that you should change your oil:

You hear strange and/or unfamiliar sounds coming from your engine

You smell oil, burning, or smoke

You notice changes in how your vehicle performs

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How to change your oil and filter

To change your oil, you’ll need a few

essential tools and supplies

A socket wrench

A drain pan

A filter wrench

A replacement filter

15 quarts of Motorcraft SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil

Once you have everything you need, run your engine for five to ten minutes to get it up to operating temperature. Once your engine is warm, turn it off, pop the hood, and do the following:

Remove the oil fill cap.

Slide under the engine and remove the oil drain bolt and washer to drain the old oil into your drain pan.

Remove the old oil filter.

Allow all the old oil to drain.

Install the new filter.

With a new washer, replace the oil drain bolt, tightening it to 29 lb-ft.

Fill the engine with 15 quarts of new oil and replace the fill cap.

Use your dipstick to ensure you’ve added enough oil.

Run the engine for a few minutes, checking for leaks.

Recheck the oil, and top off if necessary.

Ensure your

oil pressure light

is off.

To clean up, pour oil into a sealed container and bring it to your nearest recycling center. Don’t put old oil into the garbage or pour it on the ground.

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