Toyota Yaris Oil Type & Capacity

The Toyota Yaris takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2015 models take 3.9 qt - so check your year in the table below.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2016-20260W-204.4 qt
20150W-203.9 qt
2012-20145W-303.9 qt
2005-20110W-20 / 0W-30 / 5W-303.3-4.5 qt
1999-200410W-40 / 5W-303.4-4.4 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 Yaris year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Toyota Yaris take?

The Toyota Yaris takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2015 models take 3.9 qt - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Toyota Yaris take?

About 4.4 qt with a filter change on 2016-2026 models, and 3.9 qt on 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 Yaris?

Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2016-2026: 0W-20; 2015: 0W-20; 2012-2014: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

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