Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Tacoma takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.9 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2016-2023 models take 6.2 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 | 0W-20 | 5.9 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2016-2023 | 0W-20 | 6.2 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2010-2015 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2005-2006 | 5W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1998-2004 | 5W-30 | 5.5-6 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1997 | 10W-30 | 5.5-5.8 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
| 1995-1996 | 10W-30 | 5.5-6 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 Tacoma year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Toyota Tacoma take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Tacoma takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.9 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2016-2023 models take 6.2 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota Tacoma take?
About 5.9 qt with a filter change on 2024-2026 models, and 6.2 qt on 2016-2023 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 Tacoma?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2026: 0W-20; 2016-2023: 0W-20; 2010-2015: 0W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 32 of 32 model years is checked against a cited source, most often EnginesWork - Toyota Tacoma oil capacity, Car Specs - Toyota Tacoma oil capacity and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Toyota Tacoma, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo hybrid (T24A-FTS). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.