Scion xD Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Scion xD takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2010-2014 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2008-2009 models use 5W-20 (4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2014 | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2008-2009 | 5W-20 | 4.4 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
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 xD year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Scion xD take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Scion xD takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2010-2014 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2008-2009 models use 5W-20 (4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Scion xD take?
About 4.4 qt with a filter change on 2010-2014 models, and 4.4 qt on 2008-2009 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 Scion xD?
Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2010-2014: 0W-20; 2008-2009: 5W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 7 of 7 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Scion xD, CarSpecFinder - Scion xD oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2014 Scion xD, 1.8L 4-cyl (2ZR-FE). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.