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2017 Ford F-550-super-duty Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2017 (2017).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (6.7L Eng)
3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6.7L Eng)
16.00 QTS. (15.14 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Use the correct automatic transmission fluid. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type A or Type B.
Brake Fluid
Note: Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 3 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A1 or WSS-M6C65-A2. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
Differential Gear Oil
— MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant Note: Capacity is: 3.5 - 3.6 qt.
Engine Coolant (6.7L Eng)
11.40 QTS. (10.78 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifeeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Engine Oil (6.7L Eng)
13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil , 0W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil
Power Steering Fluid
— MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Keep fluid level between MIN and MAX on reservoir.
Transfer Case Fluid
1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT Transfer Case Fluid
Air Cond Compressor Oil (6.8L Eng)
4.10 OZS. (0.12 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6.8L Eng)
17.40 QTS. (16.46 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV
Engine Coolant (6.8L Eng)
26.70 QTS. (25.26 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
Engine Oil (6.8L Eng)
7.00 QTS. (6.62 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Ford has designed your engine to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford’s specification. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicle’s engine and emissions system. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
Notes
- →Use the correct automatic transmission fluid. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type A or Type B.
- →Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 3 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A1 or WSS-M6C65-A2. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.
- →Specification: WSS-M99C130-A.
- →For complete refill of limited slip Ford axles add 8.8 fl oz. (260ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford Specification EST-M2C118-A.
- →Capacity is: 3.3 - 3.5 qt.
- →Capacity is: 3.5 - 3.6 qt.
- →48.0 fl. oz. (1.4l) per addition if required.
- →Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle.
- →16 fl. oz. (473 ml) per addition if required.
- →Keep fluid level between MIN and MAX on reservoir.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio.
- →The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
- →Ford has designed your engine to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford’s specification. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicle’s engine and emissions system. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.
This vehicle's factory manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2017 Ford F-550-super-duty?
- The 2017 Ford F-550-super-duty fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (6.7L Eng): 3.40 OZS. (0.1 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D, Automatic Transmission Fluid (6.7L Eng): 16.00 QTS. (15.14 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Use the correct automatic transmission fluid. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick blade or the dipstick handle. Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. Fill to the proper capacity according to dipstick Type A or Type B., Brake Fluid: Note: Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 3 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid, Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A1 or WSS-M6C65-A2. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir., Differential Gear Oil: — MOTORCRAFT SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant Note: Capacity is: 3.5 - 3.6 qt., Engine Coolant (6.7L Eng): 11.40 QTS. (10.78 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifeeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle., Engine Oil (6.7L Eng): 13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — MOTORCRAFT Motor Oil SAE 10W-30 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, SAE 15W-40 Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil, SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil , 0W-40 Full Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil, Power Steering Fluid: — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV Note: Keep fluid level between MIN and MAX on reservoir., Transfer Case Fluid: 1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — MOTORCRAFT Transfer Case Fluid, Air Cond Compressor Oil (6.8L Eng): 4.10 OZS. (0.12 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D, Automatic Transmission Fluid (6.8L Eng): 17.40 QTS. (16.46 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV, Engine Coolant (6.8L Eng): 26.70 QTS. (25.26 L) — MOTORCRAFT Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted Note: Add the coolant type originally equipped in the vehicle., Engine Oil (6.8L Eng): 7.00 QTS. (6.62 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil Note: Ford has designed your engine to use Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that meet Ford’s specification. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines. DO NOT use oils labeled as API SN unless the label also displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your vehicle’s engine and emissions system. DO NOT use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty..
- How much engine oil does a 2017 Ford F-550-super-duty take?
- Engine oil capacity depends on the engine and whether the filter is changed. Check the applicable manual for your exact vehicle and service procedure before filling.