Gen 1 SVT Raptor Oil and Filter Change (2010–2014, 6.2L V8)
No turbos, no EcoBoost spec sheet to cross-check — just a straightforward V8 oil change, with the one capacity figure Ford's actually published for this generation.
Video: Gen1 Ford Raptor - Oil Change by Frank's Garage on YouTube.
RaptorCentral isn't affiliated with the creator; the steps below are our own write-up.
Who this is for
This is for the original SVT Raptor, 2010 through 2014, built around the 6.2L V8 — a completely different engine family from the 3.5L EcoBoost that powers every Raptor since. No turbos here, and no EcoBoost-specific fluid spec to worry about. The video on this page is filmed on a 2013, and the figures below come from Ford's 2014 SVT Raptor supplement, the newest one we have for this generation. If your truck is a 2010 through 2013, treat these as a strong reference point and confirm against your own model year's supplement rather than assuming the 2014 figures were the same from the start of the run. The two things that separate this job from an oil change on a newer Raptor are both about the engine's size: it takes a full quart more oil than a Gen 2 or Gen 3, and it uses a thinner grade — 5W-20 rather than the 5W-30 the EcoBoost trucks call for. Get either of those wrong because you looked up "Ford Raptor oil change" and landed on a Gen 2 page and you've either overfilled the pan or run the wrong viscosity. The filter is a different part number too. Motorcraft's own quick-reference oil chart lists the same 7.0 quarts and the same FL-820-S filter for the 6.2L F-150 and Raptor, which is a useful second source agreeing with the supplement rather than a substitute for checking your own.
Tools
- Socket set for the drain plug and whatever underbody access the filter location needs
- Filter wrench sized for the FL-820S
- Drain pan rated for at least 7 quarts
- Long-neck funnel
- Jack and rated jack stands
- Nitrile gloves and shop rags
Parts
- Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 oil (XO-5W20-QSP or XO-5W20-QFS), 7.0 qt (6.6 L) including the filter
- Motorcraft oil filter FL-820S
- Drain plug seal, only if the existing one looks worn
Steps
Inspect the truck and gather your supplies
Park on level ground, set the parking brake, and lay out everything you'll need before getting underneath — this is a bigger engine with a bigger oil capacity than the EcoBoost trucks, so make sure your drain pan is actually rated for 7 quarts before you start, not just "probably enough."
Jump to 0:00 in the video →Access the filter and the drain plug
Get the truck up on rated jack stands if you need more room to work, and locate both the drain plug and the oil filter before you start removing anything. Depending on the specific underbody shielding on your truck, this can take a little more poking around than on the newer EcoBoost trucks — take your time finding both before you commit to pulling a fastener.
Jump to 1:35 in the video →Drain the oil and remove the old filter
Position the pan, break the drain plug loose, and let the full 7 quarts drain out completely — it takes a while on an engine this size. While it's draining, loosen the old FL-820S filter, using a filter wrench if it won't budge by hand, and let it empty into the same pan as it comes free.
Jump to 4:12 in the video →Install the new filter
Confirm the old filter's gasket came off with it rather than sticking to the mounting surface — a stuck-on gasket is one of the most common causes of a leak after this job. Wipe the mount clean, lightly oil the new FL-820S's gasket, and spin it on by hand until the gasket just contacts, then tighten it the additional amount specified on the filter or in your manual.
Jump to 6:05 in the video →Reinstall the drain plug
Thread the drain plug in by hand to avoid cross-threading the pan, then torque it to the spec in your service manual using a torque wrench. Replace the sealing washer first if it showed any wear when you pulled the plug.
Jump to 8:30 in the video →Refill with oil and do your final checks
Lower the truck, pop the hood, and add the full 7.0 quarts of Motorcraft 5W-20 through a funnel. Let it settle for a couple of minutes, check the dipstick, start the engine, and get back underneath with a flashlight to check both the drain plug and filter for drips before you call it finished.
Jump to 9:28 in the video →Reset whatever your cluster supports
Some Gen 1 trucks have an oil-life or maintenance reminder in the instrument cluster, some don't, depending on trim and options — check your owner's manual for the menu steps if yours has one rather than assuming it works the same as a newer truck's.
Dispose of the old oil and filter properly
Pour the drained oil into a sealed container and take it, along with the old filter, to a recycling center or auto parts store that accepts used oil — most do, at no cost.
Specs
| Oil capacity | 7.0 qt (6.6 L) including the filter — 2014 supplement; confirm for 2010–2013 Source: Ford 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Supplement |
|---|---|
| Oil type | Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 (XO-5W20-QSP or XO-5W20-QFS), spec WSS-M2C945-A, API SN certified Source: Ford 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Supplement |
| Oil filter | Motorcraft FL-820S Source: Ford 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Supplement |
| Engine | 6.2L V8, naturally aspirated — a different engine family from the 3.5L EcoBoost used on every later Raptor Source: Ford 2014 F-150 SVT Raptor Supplement |
Safety notes
- Never work under a truck supported only by a jack — use rated jack stands at the correct lift points.
- Torque the drain plug to the spec in your service manual with a torque wrench; don't estimate by feel.
- Let the engine cool before draining if you just drove it.
- Take the old oil and filter to a recycling center or parts store that accepts them; never pour used oil down a drain.
Owner questions
- How much oil does a Gen 1 Raptor take?
- 7.0 quarts (6.6 L) including the filter, per Ford's 2014 SVT Raptor supplement. If your truck is a 2010 through 2013, use that as a strong reference point and confirm against your own model year's supplement.
- What oil and filter does it use?
- Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 (XO-5W20-QSP or XO-5W20-QFS) meeting spec WSS-M2C945-A, with Motorcraft filter FL-820S.
- Is this the same engine as the Gen 2 and Gen 3 Raptor?
- No — the Gen 1 runs a 6.2L naturally aspirated V8, a completely different engine family from the 3.5L EcoBoost turbo V6 in every Raptor since. Oil type and capacity don't carry over between them.
- Does the capacity change across 2010–2014?
- We only have a verified figure from the 2014 supplement. If you've got an earlier truck, treat 7.0 quarts as a strong reference and check your own model year's supplement to confirm.
- Where do I take the old oil and filter?
- Most auto parts stores and municipal recycling centers accept used motor oil and filters at no charge.
- What else is worth doing while I'm under there?
- The engine air filter, if nothing else — Ford lists the same Motorcraft FA-1883 element for the Gen 1 as for every later Raptor, so it's a part you can pick up in the same trip. Spark plugs are the opposite case: Ford's 2014 SVT Raptor supplement doesn't publish a plug part number for this engine at all and instead directs owners to see an authorized dealer, so that's not a job to plan around a parts-counter guess.