Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Oil Change (2011+)
A 2011+ Ford 6.7L Powerstroke oil change is a simple way to save money and stay on top of your truck’s service schedule. This guide applies to F250, F350, F450, & F550 diesel trucks. To change the fuel filters in this truck, follow this guide.
Tools Needed:
- 16mm wrench (2011 – 2012 used a plastic drain plug which needs a 3/8” square drive)
- Oil filter wrench
- Funnel for fresh engine oil
- Oil Drain pan with at least 13 quart capacity
- Clean rag
Parts needed:
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- 13 quarts 10w30 engine oil (10w30 is recommended under normal conditions)
- Oil filter – Motorcraft FL2051S
Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Oil Change Procedure:
- Warm engine to operating temp
- Check engine oil level on dipstick to verify no prior issues – If it is found to be low make sure to check oil level between oil change intervals in the future
- Remove oil pan drain plug using the 16mm wrench (or 3/8” square drive if the truck is a 2011 – 2012 with a plastic drain plug) and let the engine oil drain into the drain pan
- Remove engine oil filter – use filter wrench if needed
- Clean oil drain plug and oil filter mounting surfaces
- Prefill new oil filter with some of the fresh engine oil and install
- Reinstall and tighten oil drain plug
- Fill engine with 12 quarts of engine oil with oil fill funnel and reinstall oil fill cap
- Start engine to let oil circulate (Check for any leaks or abnormalities while running) and shut engine back down
- Check engine oil level & top off if necessary
This guide applies to Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel engines found in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 model year F250, F350, F450 & F550 trucks.