2003 Ford E-450 Van Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 2003 Ford E-450 Van oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2003 Ford E-450 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 2003 Ford E-450 Van oil change!
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| Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cylinder [F] F Diesel Turbo | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-1995-A |
| 5.4L 8-cylinder [L] L | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-820-S |
| 6.8L 10-cyl [M] M | 6 quarts (with filter) | SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS) | Ford FL-820-S |
| 7.3L 8-cylinder [S] S | 15 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-30 (Below -18°C) SAE 10W-30 (-23 To 32°C) SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below -1°C) | Ford FL-820-S |
Select Your 2003 Ford E-450 Van Engine Option
5.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [F] F Diesel Turbo
Engine:
5.4L 8-cylinder [F] F Diesel Turbo [aka 5.4L V8 (Gas/CNG)]
Body & Trims:
Custom
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
F4TZ-6731-A, FL-1995
2003 Ford E-450 Van 5.4L 8-cylinder [F] F Diesel Turbo oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO15
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
10 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
5.4L 8-cylinder Engine Code [L] L
Engine:
5.4L 8-cylinder [L] L [aka 5.4L V8 (Gas/CNG)]
Body & Trims:
Custom
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
F1AZ-6731-A
2003 Ford E-450 Van 5.4L 8-cylinder [L] L oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO15
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
Name of Oil Filter:
N/A
Wix Oil Filter:
Wix Air Filter:
Coolant Capacity:
31.1 quarts - For models with a rear heater.
29.9 quarts - For models with a rear (RR) heater and a 1-row (1 ROW) core.
29 quarts - For models WithOut a rear (RR) heater.
27.8 quarts - For models WithOut a rear (RR) heater and with a 1-row (1 ROW) core.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
10 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
6.8L 10-cyl Engine Code [M] M
Engine:
6.8L 10-cyl [M] M [aka 6.8L V10 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Custom
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
F1AZ-6731-A
2003 Ford E-450 Van 6.8L 10-cyl [M] M oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO15
Oil Capacity:
6 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
17 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
7.3L 8-cylinder Engine Code [S] S
Engine:
7.3L 8-cylinder [S] S [aka 7.3L V8 (Diesel)]
Body & Trims:
Custom
Oil Capacity:
15 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-30 (Below -18°C)
SAE 10W-30 (-23 To 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below -1°C)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
F1AZ-6731-A
2003 Ford E-450 Van 7.3L 8-cylinder [S] S oil change details
Oil Grade:
SEO84
Oil Capacity:
15 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-30 (Below -18°C)
SAE 10W-30 (-23 To 32°C)
SAE 15W-40 (Above -12°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below -1°C)
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
N/A
Notes:
In 2016, with the introduction of the American Petroleum Institute (API) CK-4 standard, Ford superseded its original recommendation of WSS-M2C171-C with the new WSS-M2C171-F1 specification. Ford's official stance is to continue recommending motor oils meeting Ford's WSS-M2C171-F1 specification over standard CK-4 oils for its 3.2L, 6.7L, and older diesel engines (4.5L, 6.0L, 6.4L, and 7.3L). This is because testing on some CK-4 oils revealed inadequate wear protection compared to previous CJ-4 formulas. To address this, Ford's WSS-M2C171-F1 standard includes extra requirements for added wear protection. Similar to other diesel engine manufacturers, Ford advises using oils that meet its specific internal Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standard, which is the Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1.