Toyota Yaris Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Yaris takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2020 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2018 models use 5W-30 (3.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2013-2018 | 5W-30 | 3.9 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2012 | 5W-20 | 3.9 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2006-2011 | 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 Yaris year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Toyota Yaris take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota Yaris takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2019-2020 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2013-2018 models use 5W-30 (3.9 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota Yaris take?
About 4.4 qt with a filter change on 2019-2020 models, and 3.9 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 Yaris?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2019-2020: 0W-20; 2013-2018: 5W-30; 2012: 5W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 15 of 15 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Toyota Yaris, CarSpecFinder - Toyota Yaris oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2020 Toyota Yaris, 1.5L 4-cyl (P5). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.