1987 Ford E-150 Van Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 1987 Ford E-150 Van oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1987 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 1987 Ford E-150 Van 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) | N/A |
| 5.0L 8-cylinder [N] N | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) | N/A |
| 5.8L 8-cylinder [H] H | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) | N/A |
Select Your 1987 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
1987 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)
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
1987 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)
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
1987 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:
Wix Air Filter:
N/A
Coolant Capacity:
21.1 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC) and with Heavy-Duty (HD) Cooling.
20.1 quarts - For models WithOut Air Conditioning (AC) and with Standard (STD) Cooling.
14.8 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and a Manual Transmission (MT).
21.1 quarts - For models with Air Conditioning (AC) and an Automatic Transmission (AT).
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A