1986 Ford F-250 Pickup Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1986 Ford F-250 Pickup oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1986 Ford F-250 Pickup, 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 F-250 Pickup oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
4.9L 6-cylinder [Y] Y	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Ford FL-1-A
5.0L 8-cylinder [N] N	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Ford FL-1-A
5.8L 8-cylinder [H] H	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Ford FL-1-A
6.9L 8-cylinder [L] L	9.8 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)	Ford FL-1-A
7.5L 8-cylinder [1] 1 Diesel	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Ford FL-784-A Ford E3TZ6731B

Select Your 1986 Ford F-250 Pickup Engine Option

4.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code [Y] Y

Engine:

4.9L 6-cylinder [Y] Y [aka 4.9L L6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, XL, XLT Lariat

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford F-250 Pickup 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:

13 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT).
13.9 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT).

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 V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, XL, XLT Lariat

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford F-250 Pickup 5.0L 8-cylinder [N] N oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

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:

13.9 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC).
13 quarts - For models 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 V8 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, XL, XLT Lariat

Oil Capacity:

6 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford F-250 Pickup 5.8L 8-cylinder [H] H oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

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:

16 quarts - For models with Special Purpose Cooling (SPC).
15 quarts - For models WithOut Special Purpose Cooling (SPC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

6.9L 8-cylinder Engine Code [L] L

Engine:

6.9L 8-cylinder [L] L [aka 6.9L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Base, XL, XLT Lariat

Oil Capacity:

9.8 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:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1986 Ford F-250 Pickup 6.9L 8-cylinder [L] L oil change details

Oil Grade:

CH-4

Oil Capacity:

9.8 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.