{"id":761,"date":"2026-07-04T18:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T22:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-ford-f-450-pickup-6-4l-8-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-04T18:57:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T22:57:29","slug":"2010-ford-f-450-pickup-6-4l-8-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-ford-f-450-pickup-6-4l-8-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 Ford F-450 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quick Summary: Engine Oil and Filter for 2010 Ford F-450<\/h2>\n

For the 2010 Ford F-450 equipped with the 6.4L 8-cylinder Diesel Turbo (Engine Code R), the engine oil capacity is 15 quarts<\/strong> (including filter replacement). Recommended viscosities include 0W-30 or 0W-40<\/strong> for temperatures below 10\u00b0C, 10W-30<\/strong> for -18 to 10\u00b0C, and 5W-40 or 15W-40<\/strong> for temperatures above -7\u00b0C. AMSOIL recommends using the Signature Series Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/strong> for high-performance protection.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2010 Ford F-450 6.4L take?<\/h2>\n

The viscosity required for your 2010 Ford F-450 depends on your operating environment and driving conditions. For temperatures below 10\u00b0C, 0W-30 or 0W-40 is appropriate. In moderate climates (-18 to 10\u00b0C), 10W-30 is used. For heavy-duty driving or trailer towing in warmer temperatures (above -7\u00b0C), the AMSOIL lookup recommends using either 5W-40 or 15W-40.<\/p>\n

The total oil capacity for the 2010 Ford F-450 6.4L engine is 15 quarts<\/strong> when performing a service that includes replacing the oil filter. It is essential to check the oil level after refilling to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL Product Recommendations<\/h2>\n

To simplify your maintenance, AMSOIL provides several oil and filter combinations tailored to the specific needs of the Ford Power Stroke 6.4L engine.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nPart Number<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Max-Duty Diesel Oil<\/td>\n10W-30 \/ 5W-40<\/a><\/td>\nDTTQT-EA<\/a> \/ DEOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Heavy-Duty Synthetic Diesel Oil<\/td>\n10W-30 \/ 5W-40<\/a><\/td>\nADNQT-EA<\/a> \/ ADOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Filter Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Number<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter [1]<\/td>\nEA15K88-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX XP Oil Filter<\/td>\n57312XP-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL SDF88 Oil Filter<\/td>\nSDF88-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Other Essential Fluids & Filters<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nPart Number<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Filter<\/td>\nDonaldson P-Series Heavy Duty<\/td>\nP613522-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Pre-mix)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant (Concentrate)<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Viscosity Guide<\/h3>\n
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Temperature Range<\/th>\nRecommended Viscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Below 10\u00b0C<\/td>\n0W-30, 0W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-18 to 10\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -29\u00b0C<\/td>\n5W-40 (Required for heavy duty\/towing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above -7\u00b0C<\/td>\n15W-40 (Required for heavy duty\/towing)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Notes<\/h3>\n

The AMSOIL lookup note references Ford Material Engineering Specification WSS-M2C171-F1<\/strong>. It notes that in 2016, Ford superseded the original WSS-M2C171-D recommendation with this updated specification. Ford continues to recommend oils meeting WSS-M2C171-F1 for older diesel engines like the 6.4L, as some CK-4 formulations have shown inadequate wear protection compared to earlier CJ-4 formulations.<\/p>\n

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h2>\n

Oil Service Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Specification<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n15 Quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n32 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Common diesel oil-related concerns and how AMSOIL products may help<\/h2>\n

Diesel engines operating under heavy loads face unique stresses. Below is a breakdown of common concerns for the 6.4L Power Stroke.<\/p>\n

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Concern<\/th>\nWhy it matters<\/th>\nAMSOIL Product<\/th>\nHow it may help<\/th>\nLimitation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Heavy-Duty Towing<\/td>\nIncreased heat and shear stress.<\/td>\nDEOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\nMaintains proper viscosity under load.<\/td>\nRequires regular monitoring.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Wear<\/td>\nHigh pressure\/friction in diesel components.<\/td>\nDTTQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\nDelivers up to 6X more wear protection.<\/td>\nNot a repair for existing damage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Extreme Temperatures<\/td>\nViscosity changes affect lubrication.<\/td>\nADNQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\nExcels in extreme temperature ranges.<\/td>\nMust match correct viscosity grade.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n