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1985 Ford E-350 Van Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1985 Ford E-350 Van oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1985 Ford E-350 Van, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1985 Ford E-350 Van oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.9L 6-cylinder [9] BN/AN/AN/A
4.9L 6-cylinder [Y] Y6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A
5.8L 8-cylinder [G] G6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A
5.8L 8-cylinder [H] H6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A
6.9L 8-cylinder [1] 1 Diesel9.9 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Below 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-12 To 21°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -12°C)
30 (Above 0°C)
N/A
7.5L 8-cylinder [L] L6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A

Select Your 1985 Ford E-350 Van Engine Option

4.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code [9] B

Engine:

4.9L 6-cylinder [9] B [aka 4.9L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Ford E-350 Van 4.9L 6-cylinder [9] B oil change details

Oil Grade:

N/A

Oil Capacity:

N/A

Oil Viscosity/Type:

N/A

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

N/A

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

N/A

Notes:

N/A

4.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code [Y] Y

Engine:

4.9L 6-cylinder [Y] Y [aka 4.9L 6-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Ford E-350 Van 4.9L 6-cylinder [Y] Y oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

14.8 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
17.4 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [G] G

Engine:

5.8L 8-cylinder [G] G [aka 5.8L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Ford E-350 Van 5.8L 8-cylinder [G] G oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

14.8 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT) and Air Conditioning (AC).
20.1 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

5.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [H] H

Engine:

5.8L 8-cylinder [H] H [aka 5.8L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Ford E-350 Van 5.8L 8-cylinder [H] H oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

21.1 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC).
20.1 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
14.8 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT) and Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.9L 8-cylinder Engine Code [1] 1 Diesel

Engine:

6.9L 8-cylinder [1] 1 Diesel [aka 6.9L 8-cylinder (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

9.9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-12 To 21°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -12°C)
30 (Above 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Ford E-350 Van 6.9L 8-cylinder [1] 1 Diesel oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

9.9 quarts. (with filter). Capacity is with the filter installed. When refilling, remove the dipstick to provide proper venting and allow oil to flow into the crankcase smoothly. After refilling, check the oil level and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Below 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
SAE 20W-20 (-12 To 21°C)
SAE 20W-40 (Above -12°C)
30 (Above 0°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51742-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

30.6 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

28 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

7.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [L] L

Engine:

7.5L 8-cylinder [L] L [aka 7.5L 8-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1985 Ford E-350 Van 7.5L 8-cylinder [L] L oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts. (with filter). The capacity is 5.2 Liters if the vehicle has an oil cooler. When refilling, remove the dipstick to allow for proper ventilation so oil can flow into the crankcase. Always check the level after refilling and add more if needed.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51515-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

27.5 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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