Toyota Corolla · 2012–2025
Toyota Corolla Oil Type and Capacity
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Toyota Corolla oil specification changed by year?
| Model years | Viscosity | Capacity | OEM filter | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | 0W-20, 0W-16 | 4.4 / 4.9 qt | Toyota 90915-YZZF2 (spin-on) | 10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe service) |
| 2014–2019 | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | 2014–2015: Toyota 04152-YZZA6 (cartridge); 2016–2019: Toyota 90915-YZZF2 (spin-on) | 10,000 mi / 12 months with 0W-20 synthetic (normal); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe service) |
| 2012–2013 | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | Toyota 04152-YZZA6 (cartridge) | 10,000 mi / 12 months with 0W-20 synthetic (normal); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe service or if 5W-20 used) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The oil on a Toyota Corolla is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2020–2025 Toyota Corolla
E210 (12th generation) · Compact sedan (TNGA-C platform; the Corolla Hatchback, sold from 2019, shares this platform and most service parts) · Oil & filter
2014–2019 Toyota Corolla
E170 (11th generation) · Compact sedan · Oil & filter
2012–2013 Toyota Corolla
E140 (10th generation) · Compact sedan · Oil & filter
Toyota Corolla oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota Corolla take?
- It depends on the engine. The 1.8L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FAE) takes 4.4 quarts; The 2.0L 4-cylinder (M20A-FKS Dynamic Force) takes 4.9 quarts; The 1.8L Hybrid (2ZR-FXE + THS II) takes 4.4 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a Toyota Corolla take?
- 0W-20 meeting API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-6A, full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a Toyota Corolla?
- The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.
How often does a Toyota Corolla need an oil change?
- 10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe service). 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 Toyota Corolla take?
- The OEM filter is Toyota 90915-YZZF2 (spin-on). Common equivalents: Fram PH4967 / XG4967, Wix 51394, Purolator L14476.
Sources
- 2023 Corolla Owner's Manual, maintenance data (Toyota.com)
- Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023, ZRE212/ZWE21# = LN1, MZEA12 = LN2 (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020, E210 plug part numbers (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020, 90915-YZZF2 for all E210 engines (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- AMSOIL vehicle lookup, 2020 Corolla 2.0L M20A-FKS capacities
- Legacy Toyota, Corolla oil type & capacity by year (dealer service guide)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Corolla / Corolla Hybrid EPA ratings
- TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota Corolla placard pressures
- NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump
- iFixit, 2018–present Corolla 12V battery replacement (engine-bay location)
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