Toyota Prius Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Prius takes 0W-8 engine oil, about 4.1-4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2025 models use 0W-16 (4.1-4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 0W-8 | 4.1-4.4 qt | Shop 0W-8 |
| 2025 | 0W-16 | 4.1-4.4 qt | Shop 0W-16 |
| 2019-2024 | 0W-16 | 4.4 qt | Shop 0W-16 |
| 2010-2018 | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2001-2009 | 5W-30 | 3.9 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 Prius year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Toyota Prius take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Prius takes 0W-8 engine oil, about 4.1-4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2025 models use 0W-16 (4.1-4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota Prius take?
About 4.1-4.4 qt with a filter change on 2026-2027 models, and 4.1-4.4 qt on 2025 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 Prius?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026-2027: 0W-8; 2025: 0W-16; 2019-2024: 0W-16. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 26 of 27 model years is checked against a cited source, most often CarSpecFinder - Toyota Prius oil, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Toyota Prius, 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid (M20A-FXS), 8th VIN digit 9 and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Toyota Prius, 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid (M20A-FXS), 8th VIN digit D. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.