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6.4 Powerstroke Oil Capacity by Year

Most 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty trucks with the 6.4L Power Stroke use 15.0 qt with filter. The main year-to-year differences are duty cycle, emissions hardware, and viscosity guidance rather than a different refill amount. Use the table and finder below to match the exact year and application before refilling.

Typical fill

15 qt

2008-2010

Range

15 qt

with filter

Recommended oil

Ford WSS-M2C171-E diesel oil

check owner manual

Capacity Finder

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Oil capacity with filter

15qt14.2 L

Ford's 6.0L/6.4L diesel supplement lists 15.0 qt with filter. Verify the exact oil grade against the model-year owner guide and climate.

Oil Capacity by Year and Application

All numbers below are with a new oil filter.

2008-2010F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty with 6.4L Power Stroke15 qt14.2 LFord WSS-M2C171-E diesel oil

Who This Covers

This page is for F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty with 6.4L Power Stroke and similar vehicles using the same engine family. Before adding oil, match the exact year and application in the table below.

Why Your Number May Differ

6.4 Powerstroke oil capacity is not always one fixed number. It can change by model year, vehicle setup, and oil-pan configuration, so use the row that matches your vehicle before refilling.

warningBefore You Fill
Add about 0.5 qt less than the listed capacity first, start the engine briefly, wait a few minutes, then verify with the dipstick and top off gradually. Do not rely on a generic engine answer if your vehicle is a different series, chassis-cab, medium-duty, or special-package configuration.

Common Questions

How many quarts does a 6.4 Powerstroke take?

6.4 Powerstroke takes 15 qt with a new oil filter. For many applications, 15 qt is the starting point for 2008-2010 F-250 / F-350 / F-450 / F-550 Super Duty with 6.4L Power Stroke.

Does 6.4 Powerstroke oil capacity include the filter?

Yes. The capacity values on this page include a new oil filter, which is the number normally used during a full oil change.

What oil does a 6.4 Powerstroke use?

6.4 Powerstroke commonly uses 15W-40 normal service; 10W-30 where listed. Match the recommended oil shown for your exact row and confirm it against your owner manual or oil cap.

Why do 6.4 Powerstroke oil capacity numbers differ?

Oil capacity can change by model year, vehicle application, oil pan, emissions package, and whether the source is listing a with-filter service fill.

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Based on Ford 6.0L/6.4L Power Stroke diesel supplement and Super Duty refill-capacity tables.. Check your owner manual before service to confirm the exact vehicle setup.