2012–2013 Toyota Corolla Oil Type and Capacity

Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?

These oil specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2012 through 2013 — the E140 (10th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla

• 2012Carryover year for the 2011-facelifted E140; the 2.4L XRS was already discontinued (2010), so all cars are 1.8L 2ZR-FE
• 2013Final E140 year; Special Edition package added. All specs carry over.

How many quarts of oil does a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla take?

4.4 quarts with a filter change. Fill to about 3.9 quarts, run the engine, then top up to the mark on the dipstick rather than pouring the full amount in at once.

What kind of oil does a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla take?

0W-20 meeting API SN / ILSAC GF-5 (GF-6A acceptable today), full synthetic (required, not merely recommended).

Can you use a different viscosity in a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla?

The manufacturer also permits 5W-20 (May be used if 0W-20 is unavailable; return to 0W-20 at the next change. Only 0W-20 supports the 10,000-mile interval.). Anything outside that list is a decision you are making against the factory specification.

How often does a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla need an oil change?

10,000 mi / 12 months with 0W-20 synthetic (normal); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe service or if 5W-20 used). Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.

What oil filter does a 2012–2013 Toyota Corolla take?

The OEM filter is Toyota 04152-YZZA6 (cartridge). Common equivalents: Fram CH10158 (cartridge), Wix 57064, Purolator L15436.