1988 Ford F-350 HD Pickup Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1988 Ford F-350 HD Pickup oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1988 Ford F-350 HD 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 1988 Ford F-350 HD 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
5.8L 8-cylinder [H] H	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Ford FL-1-A
7.3L 8-cylinder [G] G	9.8 quarts (with filter)	SAE 0W-30 (Below 32°C) SAE 10W-30 (Above -18°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above 0°C) SAE 20W-40 (Above -12°C)	Ford FL-1-A
7.5L 8-cylinder [M] M Diesel	6 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Ford FL-784-A Ford E3TZ6731B

Select Your 1988 Ford F-350 HD 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:

Custom, 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

1988 Ford F-350 HD 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:

46174-EA

Coolant Capacity:

15 quarts

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:

Custom, 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

1988 Ford F-350 HD 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:

46174-EA

Coolant Capacity:

15.9 quarts - For models with Extra Capacity (XC).
14.8 quarts - For models WithOut Extra Capacity (XC).
14.8 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT) and WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

7.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [G] G

Engine:

7.3L 8-cylinder [G] G [aka 7.3L V8 (Diesel)]

Body & Trims:

Custom, XL, XLT Lariat

Oil Capacity:

9.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

OEM Oil Filter:

Ford FL-1-A

Oil Filter Replaces:

E7TZ-6731-A

1988 Ford F-350 HD Pickup 7.3L 8-cylinder [G] G oil change details

Oil Grade:

SEO84

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.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

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

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51742-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

29.1 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

28 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

In 2016, when the American Petroleum Institute (API) CK-4 standard was introduced, Ford updated its original recommendation from ESE-M2C153-E to WSS-M2C171-F1. Ford Motor Company's official position is to continue recommending motor oils that meet the specific Ford specification WSS-M2C171-F1, rather than standard CK-4 oils, for its 3.2L, 6.7L, and older diesel engines (4.5L, 6.0L, 6.4L, and 7.3L). Testing has shown that some CK-4 formulas provide inadequate wear protection compared to the older CJ-4 oils. Therefore, Ford's WSS-M2C171-F1 specification includes additional requirements beyond CK-4 to ensure superior wear protection. Like many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Ford recommends using oil that meets its own internal standard, the Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1.