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1986 Ford E-150 Van Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1986 Ford E-150 Van oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1986 Ford E-150 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 1986 Ford E-150 Van oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
4.9L 6-cylinder [Y] Y6 quarts (with filter)SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)N/A
5.0L 8-cylinder [N] N6 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

Select Your 1986 Ford E-150 Van Engine Option

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

1986 Ford E-150 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

5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] N

Engine:

5.0L 8-cylinder [N] N [aka 5.0L 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

1986 Ford E-150 Van 5.0L 8-cylinder [N] N 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:

46134-EA

Coolant Capacity:

18.5 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Air Conditioning (AC), WithOut Extra Capacity (XC).
17.4 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and WithOut either Air Conditioning (AC) or Extra Capacity (XC).
18.5 quarts - For models with Extra Capacity (XC).
17.4 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT) and Air Conditioning (AC), WithOut Extra Capacity (XC).
14.8 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT) and WithOut either Air Conditioning (AC) or Extra Capacity (XC).

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

1986 Ford E-150 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:

20.1 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC) and with Standard (STD) Cooling.
21.1 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC) and with Heavy-Duty (HD) Cooling.
21.1 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Automatic Transmission (AT).
14.8 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and a Manual Transmission (MT).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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