1994 Ford F-250 Pickup Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your ultimate DIY maintenance guide for the 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup, including exact engine oil capacity, the manufacturer recommended oil viscosity and type, and the correct OEM and aftermarket oil filters.
We cover all available engine options categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get pinpoint accuracy for your specific vehicle configuration. Keep reading to discover everything required for a successful 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cylinder [F] F Diesel Turbo | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-784-A Ford FL-1995-A |
| 5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K Diesel Turbo | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-784-A Ford FL-1995-A |
| 5.8L 8-cylinder [M] M Diesel | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-784-A Ford FL-1995-A |
| 7.3L 8-cylinder [Y] Y | 13.9 quarts (with filter) | SAE 15W-40 (Below 32°C) 30 (Above 0°C) | Ford FL-1-A |
| 7.3L 8-cylinder [N] N | 9.8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 15W-40 (Below 32°C) 30 (Above 0°C) | Ford FL-1-A |
| 7.3L 8-cylinder [G] G | 9.8 quarts (with filter) | SAE 10W-30 (Below 32°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 0°C) | Ford FL-1-A |
| 7.5L 8-cylinder [H] H | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-820-S |
Select Your 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup Engine Option
4.9L 6-cylinder Engine Code [F] F Diesel Turbo
Engine:
4.9L 6-cylinder [F] F Diesel Turbo [aka 4.9L L6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
XL, XLT
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E3TZ-6731-A, FL-784
1994 Ford F-250 Pickup 4.9L 6-cylinder [F] F Diesel Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO15
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.
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
Wix Air Filter:
Coolant Capacity:
14.8 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT), Air Conditioning (AC), and Special Purpose Cooling (SPC).
13.7 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and either Air Conditioning (AC) or Special Purpose Cooling (SPC).
12.7 quarts - For models with Severe Duty Cooling (SDC) and WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
13.7 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT) and either Air Conditioning (AC) and/or Special Purpose Cooling (SPC).
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.0L 8-cylinder Engine Code [K] K Diesel Turbo
Engine:
5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K Diesel Turbo [aka 5.0L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
XL, XLT
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E3TZ-6731-A, FL-784
1994 Ford F-250 Pickup 5.0L 8-cylinder [K] K Diesel Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO15
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.
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
Wix Air Filter:
Coolant Capacity:
14.8 quarts - For models with Special Purpose Cooling (SPC).
12.7 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT), Severe Duty Cooling (SDC), and WithOut Air Conditioning (AC).
13.7 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT), Severe Duty Cooling (SDC), and Air Conditioning (AC).
13.7 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Severe Duty Cooling (SDC).
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.8L 8-cylinder Engine Code [M] M Diesel
Engine:
5.8L 8-cylinder [M] M Diesel [aka 5.8L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
XL, XLT
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E3TZ-6731-A, FL-784
1994 Ford F-250 Pickup 5.8L 8-cylinder [M] M Diesel oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO15
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.
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
Wix Air Filter:
Coolant Capacity:
15.9 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transmission (AT) and Severe Duty Cooling (SDC).
18 quarts - For models with Special Purpose Cooling (SPC).
15.9 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT), Severe Duty Cooling (SDC), and Air Conditioning (AC).
14.8 quarts - For models with a Manual Transmission (MT), Severe Duty Cooling (SDC), 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 [Y] Y
Engine:
7.3L 8-cylinder [Y] Y [aka 7.3L V8 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
XL, XLT
Oil Capacity:
13.9 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 15W-40 (Below 32°C)
30 (Above 0°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E7TZ-6731-A
1994 Ford F-250 Pickup 7.3L 8-cylinder [Y] Y oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO84
Oil Capacity:
13.9 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 15W-40 (Below 32°C) - SAE 15W-40 is the preferred choice for temperatures below 0°C (32°F).
30 (Above 0°C) - SAE 30 grade oil is preferred for temperatures above 0°C (32°F).
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
(1) In 2016 when the CK-4 standard was introduced, Ford superseded the original recommendation of ESE-M2C153-E with WSS-M2C171-F1. Ford Motor Company’s position on CK-4 engine oils is the following: Ford Motor Company maintains its recommendation for motor oils meeting the specific Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 specification instead of generic CK-4 oils for its 3.2L, 6.7L, and older diesel engines (4.5L, 6.0L, 6.4L, and 7.3L). This is due to tests showing some CK-4 formulations offered less wear protection than the CJ-4 oils licensed before 2016. As a result, Ford added specific requirements to its WSS-M2C171-F1 standard for better wear protection. As a result, Ford added specific requirements to its WSS-M2C171-F1 standard for better wear protection. Following the practice of many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Ford recommends using oils that meet its own standard, the Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1.
7.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [N] N
Engine:
7.3L 8-cylinder [N] N [aka 7.3L V8 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
XL, XLT
Oil Capacity:
9.8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 15W-40 (Below 32°C)
30 (Above 0°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E7TZ-6731-A
1994 Ford F-250 Pickup 7.3L 8-cylinder [N] N 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 15W-40 (Below 32°C)
30 (Above 0°C) - 30 is preferred.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
28 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
(1) In 2016 when the CK-4 standard was introduced, Ford superseded the original recommendation of ESE-M2C153-E with WSS-M2C171-F1. Ford Motor Company’s position on CK-4 engine oils is the following: Ford Motor Company maintains its recommendation for motor oils meeting the specific Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 specification instead of generic CK-4 oils for its 3.2L, 6.7L, and older diesel engines (4.5L, 6.0L, 6.4L, and 7.3L). This is due to tests showing some CK-4 formulations offered less wear protection than the CJ-4 oils licensed before 2016. As a result, Ford added specific requirements to its WSS-M2C171-F1 standard for better wear protection. As a result, Ford added specific requirements to its WSS-M2C171-F1 standard for better wear protection. Following the practice of many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Ford recommends using oils that meet its own standard, the Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1.
7.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [G] G
Engine:
7.3L 8-cylinder [G] G [aka 7.3L V8 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
XL, XLT
Oil Capacity:
9.8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 10W-30 (Below 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 0°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
E7TZ-6731-A
1994 Ford F-250 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 10W-30 (Below 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 0°C) - 30 is preferred.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
28 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
(1) In 2016 when the CK-4 standard was introduced, Ford superseded the original recommendation of ESE-M2C153-E with WSS-M2C171-F1. Ford Motor Company’s position on CK-4 engine oils is the following: Ford Motor Company maintains its recommendation for motor oils meeting the specific Ford WSS-M2C171-F1 specification instead of generic CK-4 oils for its 3.2L, 6.7L, and older diesel engines (4.5L, 6.0L, 6.4L, and 7.3L). This is due to tests showing some CK-4 formulations offered less wear protection than the CJ-4 oils licensed before 2016. As a result, Ford added specific requirements to its WSS-M2C171-F1 standard for better wear protection. As a result, Ford added specific requirements to its WSS-M2C171-F1 standard for better wear protection. Following the practice of many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Ford recommends using oils that meet its own standard, the Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1.
7.5L 8-cylinder Engine Code [H] H
Engine:
7.5L 8-cylinder [H] H [aka 7.5L V8 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
XL, XLT
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
F1AZ-6731-A
1994 Ford F-250 Pickup 7.5L 8-cylinder [H] H oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO15
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 Drain Plug Torque:
15-25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
People also ask – 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup
What is the oil capacity of a 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup?
Depending on the specific engine option, the 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup oil capacity ranges from 6 to 13.9 quarts. Here is the exact oil capacity breakdown for each available engine configuration:
• 4.9L 6-cylinder ([F] F Diesel Turbo): 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.
• 5.0L 8-cylinder ([K] K Diesel Turbo): 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.
• 5.8L 8-cylinder ([M] M Diesel): 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.
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([Y] Y): 13.9 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.
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([N] N): 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.
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([G] G): 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.
• 7.5L 8-cylinder ([H] H): 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.
Always check your dipstick after refilling to ensure the proper level.
What type of oil does a 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup use?
Across its 7 available engine configurations, the 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup uses the following motor oil viscosities: SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS), SAE 15W-40 (Below 32°C) 30 (Above 0°C) and SAE 10W-30 (Below 32°C)SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C) 30 (Above 0°C). Using the correct manufacturer-approved oil weight is crucial for engine health. Here are the specific oil type requirements by engine:
• 4.9L 6-cylinder ([F] F Diesel Turbo):Grade: SEO15
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) - This specification has been updated from SAE 5W-30 to SAE 5W-20 based on a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer. SAE 5W-20 is now the preferred viscosity.
• 5.0L 8-cylinder ([K] K Diesel Turbo):
Grade: SEO15
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) - This specification has been updated from SAE 5W-30 to SAE 5W-20 based on a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer. SAE 5W-20 is now the preferred viscosity.
• 5.8L 8-cylinder ([M] M Diesel):
Grade: SEO15
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) - This specification has been updated from SAE 5W-30 to SAE 5W-20 based on a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer. SAE 5W-20 is now the preferred viscosity.
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([Y] Y):
Grade: SEO84
SAE 15W-40 (Below 32°C) - SAE 15W-40 is the preferred choice for temperatures below 0°C (32°F).
30 (Above 0°C) - SAE 30 grade oil is preferred for temperatures above 0°C (32°F).
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([N] N):
Grade: SEO84
SAE 15W-40 (Below 32°C)
30 (Above 0°C) - 30 is preferred.
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([G] G):
Grade: SEO84
SAE 10W-30 (Below 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -18°C)
30 (Above 0°C) - 30 is preferred.
• 7.5L 8-cylinder ([H] H):
Grade: SEO15
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) - This specification has been updated from SAE 5W-30 to SAE 5W-20 based on a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer. SAE 5W-20 is now the preferred viscosity.
What is the best oil filter for the 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup?
The proper oil filter depends on your exact engine code. The 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup utilizes the following premium aftermarket Wix oil filters across its lineup: 51515-EA, 51372-EA and 51734-EA. Here is the specific OEM and aftermarket filter data for each engine:
• 4.9L 6-cylinder ([F] F Diesel Turbo):OEM Filter: Ford FL-784-A or Ford FL-1995-A
Wix Filter: 51515-EA
• 5.0L 8-cylinder ([K] K Diesel Turbo):
OEM Filter: Ford FL-784-A or Ford FL-1995-A
Wix Filter: 51515-EA
• 5.8L 8-cylinder ([M] M Diesel):
OEM Filter: Ford FL-784-A or Ford FL-1995-A
Wix Filter: 51372-EA
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([Y] Y):
OEM Filter: Ford FL-1-A
Wix Filter: 51734-EA
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([N] N):
OEM Filter: Ford FL-1-A
Wix Filter: 51734-EA
• 7.3L 8-cylinder ([G] G):
OEM Filter: Ford FL-1-A
Wix Filter: 51734-EA
• 7.5L 8-cylinder ([H] H):
OEM Filter: Ford FL-820-S
Wix Filter: 51515-EA
How often should I change the oil in my 1994 Ford F-250 Pickup?
For modern models running full synthetic oil, oil change intervals are typically every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. However, for older Ford F-250 Pickup generations (1985-2010) or those using conventional/synthetic-blend fluid, changing the oil and filter every 3,000 to 5,000 miles is highly recommended to prevent sludge buildup. Regardless of engine (4.9L 6-cylinder, 5.0L 8-cylinder, 5.8L 8-cylinder, 7.3L 8-cylinder and 7.5L 8-cylinder), you should change your oil at least once a year even if you don’t reach the mileage limit.