Ford Transit Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Ford Transit takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-12 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2026 | 5W-30 | 6-12 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2022 | 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2020-2021 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2015-2019 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.9-12 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every Transit year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Ford Transit take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Ford Transit takes 5W-30 engine oil, about 6-12 qt with a filter change, on 2023-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2022 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Ford Transit take?
About 6-12 qt with a filter change on 2023-2026 models, and 6 qt on 2022 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Ford Transit?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2023-2026: 5W-30; 2022: 5W-30; 2020-2021: 5W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 12 of 12 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Ford Transit, 3.5L 6-cyl (998), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Ford Transit, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo (99G) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Ford Transit, 3.5L 6-cyl (998). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.