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How to Maintain your 2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel

Do you need help with 6.7L Powerstroke maintenance? Maintenance on 2017 or newer 6.7L Powerstrokes can be confusing because of the differences in model years. While Ford has retained the 6.7L Powerstroke engine for years, they made subtle changes that result in different service intervals, fluid capacities, and even maintenance parts. You could take your truck to the dealership and let them handle it, but you’ll be spending hundres or even thousands of dollars more than you need to. Dealerships can also be carelessness and make mistakes . By maintaining your 6.7L Powerstroke by yourself, you can save yourself a ton of money and you can make sure everything is done right. In this resource post, We make it easy for you. Our 2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke Maintenance Guide gives you everything you need to maintain your truck on your own.

How Often Do I Need to Service my 2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke?

The regular maintenance interval for a 2017 or newer 6.7L Powerstroke is 7,500-10,000 miles. As diesel trucks have gotten smarter, they come with an engine oil life monitoring system that will let you know when it’s time to change your engine’s oil and filter. Under severe operating conditions, you should expect to service your truck every 5,000-7,500 miles. Every time you change your oil, there are a number of other tasks you should complete too. Here’s a list of everything you need to do.

• Inspect the tires and look for abnormal wear, excessive wear, or damage.
• Rotate the tires
• Check brake pads and brake lines.
• Inspect air filter restriction gauge.
• Check all fluid levels and fluid qualities. Add fluid as necessary.
• Examine underneath vehicle and all fluid containing components for signs of leaks.
• Inspect the steering and suspension components. Grease any fittings or joints if needed.
• Drain water/fuel separator if needed.

When completing the checklist above, you may find you need to service something else on your vehicle. Not every part on your vehicle has a mileage interval that it needs service at according to OEM specifications. We’ve listed the major service intervals below for major components. Use your best judgment on servicing other vehicle components that I have not listed on the charts below.

2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke Service Schedules

The charts below give you the OEM recommended maintenance schedules for your truck. Please take note that there are two maintenance schedules for both 2017-2019 and 2020+ Model year trucks. Consider how you use your 6.7L Powerstroke. If you tow heavy loads frequently, drive in the city frequently, or idle a lot, you need to follow a severe operating conditions schedule. Fleet or commercial vehicles should also follow the severe operating conditions schedule. If you use your truck as personal vehicle, pull light loads, and don’t idle a lot, use the normal operating conditions schedule.

Normal Operating Conditions: 2017-2019 Model Years

**** Check Air Filter Minder Monthly. Change air filter as necessary.

Normal Operating Conditions: 2020+ Model Years

*** Pay attention to Electric Filter Minder. When give a check filter status message, investigate filter condition and replace if necessary.

2017-2019 Severe Operating Conditions

*** Pay attention to Electric Filter Minder. When give a check filter status message, investigate filter condition and replace if necessary.

2020+ Severe Operating Conditions

2017+ Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Fluid Capacity

Before you can perform maintenance, or even buy the parts and fluids for maintenance, you need to know your 2017+ Powerstroke’s Fluid Capacities. The chart below shows how much fluid you’ll need to service your superduty. While these are OEM numbers, you have to be careful. Certain components need to be filled to a “fill line”. After filling your 6.7L Powerstroke with any fluid or oil, take it for a short drive. Then come back and make sure fluid levels are still adequate.

2017+ Ford 6.7L Powerstroke Maintenance Parts: Fluids, Filters, and Engine Oil

Now that you know how often your truck needs to be serviced and how much fluid/oil is required, it’s time to take a look at the parts that you’ll need for maintenance. I always recommend using strictly Ford or Motorcraft parts for filters and fluids. You don’t have to use Motorcraft engine oil though, as there are some really good alternative diesel engine oils like Shell Rotella. The chart below gives you the model numbers of the parts you’ll need to perform maintenance. We’ve also added our own Amazon links that you can click on to view the product on Amazon and take advantage of your Amazon Prime Membership! Our links will take you straight to where you can purchase these products on Amazon. Just click on the bold words listed in the chart below.

Engine Oil Viscosity Chart

Using the right engine oil is crucial to 2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke maintenance. Most truck owners in warmer climates can stick with 10W-30. For commercial vehicles or trucks that follower a severe service schedule, using 5W-40 engine oil is recommended.

** Recommended for Normal Usage

*** Recommended for severe duty usage

2017-2019 6.7l Powerstroke Suspension/Steering Components

Want to Learn More About the 6.7?

Visit one of our other 2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke resources by clicking on one of the resources below.

• 2017+ 6.7L Powerstroke Specifications and Tow Ratings