Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity
The Toyota Tacoma takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.2 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2015 models use 5W-30 (5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2023 | 0W-20 | 6.2 qt |
| 2013-2015 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt |
| 2012 | 5W-30 | 4.8 qt |
| 2011 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt |
| 2010 | 5W-30 | 4.8 qt |
| 2008-2009 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt |
| 2007 | 5W-30 | 4.8 qt |
| 2006 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt |
| 2005 | 5W-30 | 4.8 qt |
| 1995-2004 | 5W-30 | 5.5-6 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Tacoma year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Toyota Tacoma take?
The Toyota Tacoma takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.2 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2023 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2015 models use 5W-30 (5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota Tacoma take?
About 6.2 qt with a filter change on 2016-2023 models, and 5.5 qt on 2013-2015 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 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. We record 10 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2016-2023: 0W-20; 2013-2015: 5W-30; 2012: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.