Toyota Avalon Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Avalon takes 0W-16 or 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.8-5.7 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2022 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2018 models use 0W-20 (4.6-6.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2022 | 0W-16 / 0W-20 | 4.8-5.7 qt | Shop 0W-16Shop 0W-20 |
| 2013-2018 | 0W-20 | 4.6-6.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2005-2012 | 5W-30 | 6.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1998-2004 | 5W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1995-1997 | 10W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
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 Avalon year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Toyota Avalon take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Avalon takes 0W-16 or 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.8-5.7 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2022 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2018 models use 0W-20 (4.6-6.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota Avalon take?
About 4.8-5.7 qt with a filter change on 2019-2022 models, and 4.6-6.4 qt on 2013-2018 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 Avalon?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2019-2022: 0W-16/0W-20; 2013-2018: 0W-20; 2005-2012: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 28 of 28 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Toyota Avalon, CarSpecFinder - Toyota Avalon oil and CarSpecFinder - Toyota Avalon oil. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.