Toyota FJ Cruiser Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota FJ Cruiser takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2010-2014 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2007-2009 models use 5W-30 (5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2014 | 0W-20 | 6.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2007-2009 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 5W-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 FJ Cruiser year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Toyota FJ Cruiser take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota FJ Cruiser takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2010-2014 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2007-2009 models use 5W-30 (5.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota FJ Cruiser take?
About 6.4 qt with a filter change on 2010-2014 models, and 5.5 qt on 2007-2009 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
Yes. We record 2 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2010-2014: 0W-20; 2007-2009: 5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 8 of 8 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 4.0L 6-cyl (1GR-FE), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 4.0L 6-cyl (1GR-FE) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 4.0L 6-cyl (1GR-FE). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.