Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Oil Capacity Chart by Year: 13, 15 & 17 Quarts + Oil Type
Last updated: October 2026. Checked against the Motorcraft Oil Quick Reference Guide.
A Ford 6.7L Power Stroke takes 13.0 quarts of oil with the filter in F-250 to F-600 trucks through 2022, and 15.0 quarts from 2023. The medium-duty F-650 and F-750 take 15.0 quarts through 2023 and 17.0 quarts from 2024. These figures come from Ford’s own Motorcraft chart, and every one of them includes the oil filter.
The oil itself is as important as the quantity. Ford lists SAE 10W-30 meeting WSS-M2C171-F1 for temperatures above 0 °F, with 15W-40, 5W-40 and 0W-40 options for other conditions. A 2020 F-250 and a 2024 F-750 are not the same oil change, so match your row below before you buy oil.
How Much Oil Does a 6.7 Powerstroke Hold?
A 6.7L Power Stroke holds 13.0 quarts with the filter in 2017–2022 F-250 to F-600 trucks and 15.0 quarts in 2023 and newer F-250 to F-600 trucks. The 2024+ F-650 and F-750 hold 17.0 quarts. For 2011–2016 trucks, check your owner’s manual or diesel supplement. Fill about 1 quart under the total, run the engine, wait 10 minutes, then top up to the full mark on the dipstick to avoid overfilling.
6.7 Powerstroke Oil Capacity Chart by Year
The table reproduces the 6.7L diesel rows of Ford’s Motorcraft Oil Quick Reference (Version 23, 7/2026). Ford’s chart starts at the 2017 model year and runs through 2026. All capacities are with the oil filter.
| Truck | Model years | Capacity with filter | Liters | Oil spec | Motorcraft filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600 | 2017–2022 | 13.0 qt | 12.3 L | WSS-M2C171-F1 | FL-2124-S |
| F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600 | 2023–2026 | 15.0 qt | 14.2 L | WSS-M2C171-F1 | FL-2124-S |
| F-650, F-750 | 2017–2023 | 15.0 qt | 14.2 L | WSS-M2C171-F1 | FL-2124-S |
| F-650, F-750 | 2024–2026 | 17.0 qt | 16.1 L | WSS-M2C171-F1 | FL-2124-S |
Ford’s chart lists the F-250 to F-600 row without a High-Output split, so a High-Output F-250 or F-350 follows the same 13.0 or 15.0 quart figure for its model year. Confirm with your owner manual. Ford’s chart does not give a reason for the 2023 increase, and we do not guess at one.
Capacity by truck model
| Truck | Through 2022 | 2023 | 2024–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-250, F-350 | 13.0 qt | 15.0 qt | 15.0 qt |
| F-450, F-550, F-600 | 13.0 qt | 15.0 qt | 15.0 qt |
| F-650, F-750 | 15.0 qt (2017 on) | 15.0 qt | 17.0 qt |
Quarts with the oil filter. Source: Ford Motorcraft Oil Quick Reference v23.
2011 to 2016 trucks
Ford’s current chart does not go back before 2017. Ford’s 2017 Super Duty owner manual lists 13.0 quarts (12.3 L) with the filter for the 6.7L diesel, and 13.0 quarts is the figure commonly reported for earlier 2011–2016 trucks as well. We could not confirm 2011–2016 from a Ford document, so check your own diesel supplement or owner manual for those years.
For single-year pages see the 2020 6.7 Powerstroke oil capacity and 2023 6.7 Powerstroke oil capacity guides.
6.7 Powerstroke Oil Type: Spec & Viscosity (WSS-M2C171-F1)
Ford specifies WSS-M2C171-F1 for the 6.7L diesel. The Motorcraft chart adds that oils showing only CK-4 or CJ-4 in the API donut are not recommended unless they are also approved to WSS-M2C171-F1. The right viscosity depends on the lowest expected temperature:
| Ambient temperature | Ford-recommended viscosity (WSS-M2C171-F1) |
|---|---|
| Above 0 °F (−18 °C) | SAE 10W-30 |
| Above 20 °F (−7 °C) | SAE 15W-40 |
| Above −20 °F (−29 °C) | SAE 5W-40 or 0W-40 |
| Above −40 °F (−40 °C) | SAE 0W-30 or 0W-40 |
Ford’s chart also tells owners to check the owner’s guide for viscosity based on ambient temperature, duty cycle and biofuel content. For biodiesel blends up to B20, Ford’s 2017 Super Duty owner manual calls for SAE 5W-40 or 15W-40 meeting WSS-M2C171-F1, and it recommends 5W-40 for severe-duty service. The Motorcraft products listed in that manual are Super Duty Diesel Motor Oil in 10W-30 and 15W-40, plus 5W-40 and 0W-40 full synthetic diesel oils.
Ford’s 2017 manual also says not to use supplemental engine oil additives, because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that the warranty may not cover. For brand picks, see best oil for the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke and best synthetic oil for the 6.7 diesel. For specs on other engines, use the Ford engine oil recommendation chart.
6.7 Powerstroke Oil Filter
Ford’s chart lists the Motorcraft FL-2124-S filter for every 6.7L diesel row and notes that it replaced the FL-2051-S and is backwards compatible. Ford’s 2017 Super Duty owner manual shows the FL-2051-S for 2017 trucks. The capacity numbers above assume you replace the filter. If you change the oil without the filter, the final amount will be lower, so use the dipstick.
Fitment can vary by truck class and VIN, so confirm the part through Ford parts, a Motorcraft dealer counter or a VIN-based catalog before you buy.
How to Fill and Check 6.7 Powerstroke Oil
Use the listed capacity as the starting point and the dipstick as the final check. Ford’s manual says not to add oil past the maximum mark.
- Park on level ground. A tilted truck makes the dipstick read high or low.
- Drain fully. Let the flow slow to a drip before you refit the drain plug.
- Replace the filter. The chart figures include a new filter.
- Add slightly less than the listed amount first. For a 13.0 qt truck, start just under 13 quarts. Use the same approach for 15.0 and 17.0 qt trucks.
- Start the engine and idle briefly. This fills the filter and circulates oil. Shut it off.
- Wait, then check the dipstick. Give the oil time to settle, and read it on level ground.
- Top off in small amounts. Do not go past the full mark.
- Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after the oil and filter change.
Owner-reported fill amounts online often differ from Ford’s figures. Oil can stay in the cooler, galleries and filter housing, drain time varies and driveways are rarely level. Treat forum numbers as a reference and Ford’s chart and your dipstick as the answer.
Common 6.7 Powerstroke Oil Capacity Mistakes
- Using 13 quarts on a 2023 or newer truck. Ford lists 15.0 quarts for F-250 to F-600 from 2023.
- Using 15 quarts on a 2022 or older F-250 to F-600. Ford lists 13.0 quarts. Ford’s manual warns that oil above the maximum mark may cause engine damage.
- Mixing up medium-duty trucks. F-650 and F-750 follow their own 15.0 or 17.0 quart rows.
- Forgetting the filter assumption. The capacity includes the filter. Skipping it changes the final level.
- Choosing oil by capacity alone. The oil still has to meet WSS-M2C171-F1, and the viscosity has to suit your temperatures.
Which Capacity Applies to Your Truck?
- Find the model year on the door label, registration or VIN lookup.
- Separate the truck class. F-250 to F-600 and F-650 to F-750 use different rows.
- Confirm the engine. Only the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel uses these figures.
- Match the row above for your year and class.
- Confirm in your owner manual and use the dipstick as the final check.
Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Oil Capacity FAQ
How much oil does a 6.7 Powerstroke take with the filter?
In Ford’s Motorcraft chart, F-250 to F-600 trucks take 13.0 quarts (12.3 L) with the filter through 2022 and 15.0 quarts (14.2 L) from 2023. F-650 and F-750 trucks take 15.0 quarts through 2023 and 17.0 quarts (16.1 L) from 2024.
Does a 2023 6.7 Powerstroke take 15 quarts?
Yes for F-250 to F-600 trucks. Ford’s chart lists 15.0 quarts with the filter for those trucks from 2023 on. An F-650 or F-750 is also 15.0 quarts in 2023 and moves to 17.0 quarts from 2024.
Does a 6.7 Powerstroke take 13 or 15 quarts?
It depends on the year and truck. F-250 to F-600 trucks take 13.0 quarts through 2022 and 15.0 quarts from 2023. Check your model year before you add oil.
How many quarts does an F-650 or F-750 6.7 Powerstroke take?
Ford lists 15.0 quarts with the filter for F-650 and F-750 trucks from 2017 through 2023, and 17.0 quarts from 2024.
What oil spec does a 6.7 Powerstroke need?
Ford specifies WSS-M2C171-F1. Oils that show only CK-4 or CJ-4 in the API donut are not recommended unless they are also approved to WSS-M2C171-F1. Ford lists 10W-30 above 0 degrees F, 15W-40 above 20 degrees F, and 5W-40 or 0W-40 above minus 20 degrees F.
Can I use 15W-40 in a 6.7 Powerstroke?
Yes, when it meets WSS-M2C171-F1. Ford lists 15W-40 for temperatures above 20 degrees F, and its 2017 owner manual lists 15W-40 or 5W-40 for biodiesel blends up to B20.
Does the High-Output 6.7 Powerstroke take a different amount of oil?
Ford’s Motorcraft chart lists one row for the 6.7L diesel in F-250 to F-600 trucks from 2023, with no separate High-Output figure. That row is 15.0 quarts with the filter. Confirm in your owner manual.
What oil filter does a 6.7 Powerstroke use?
Ford’s chart lists the Motorcraft FL-2124-S. It replaced the FL-2051-S and is backwards compatible, according to Ford.
How do I know if I overfilled my 6.7 Powerstroke?
Park on level ground, run the engine briefly, shut it off, wait for the oil to settle and read the dipstick. If the level is above the full range, correct it before driving.
What type of oil does a 6.7 Powerstroke use?
A diesel engine oil that meets Ford spec WSS-M2C171-F1. See the viscosity-by-temperature chart above for 10W-30, 15W-40 and 5W-40 use.
How much oil does a 2020 6.7 Powerstroke hold?
13.0 quarts with the filter.
Related Ford Oil Guides
- Ford Engine Oil Recommendation Chart — oil specs for every Ford engine
- Ford Diesel Oil Capacity Chart — 6.0, 6.4, 6.7 and 7.3 diesels
- 2020 6.7 Powerstroke Oil Capacity — one-year detail
- 2023 6.7 Powerstroke Oil Capacity — first 15-quart year
- Best Oil for the Ford 6.7 Powerstroke — product picks
- Best Synthetic Oil for the Ford 6.7 Diesel — full synthetic options
Full oil capacity guide: Ford Engine Oil Recommendation Chart (All Models)
Other Power Stroke engines: Ford Diesel Oil Capacity Chart (6.0, 6.4, 6.7 & 7.3)