2012–2015 Toyota Tacoma Fluid Types and Capacities

Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Toyota Tacoma built from 2012 through 2015 — the 2nd generation (N250, facelift years), mid-size pickup (regular, access, double cab; 2wd/4wd). 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 2012–2015 Toyota Tacoma

• 2012Facelift year for the 2005–2015 generation: new front end, interior, and Entune head units; mechanical carryover
• 2013Last year of the X-Runner street-performance trim
• 2015Final year of the 2nd generation; TRD Pro trim debuts (265/70R16 with Bilstein suspension)

What transmission fluid does a 2012–2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

V6 5-spd auto (A750E): Toyota ATF WS, ~3.2 qt drain & fill, 11.5 qt total. I4 4-spd auto (A340E): Toyota ATF Type T-IV, ~2.1–2.9 qt drain & fill. Manuals: 75W-90 GL-4/GL-5, 1.9–2.7 qt depending on box. 'Lifetime' fill under normal service; change at 60k if towing.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

What coolant does a 2012–2015 Toyota Tacoma use?

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.7L: ~9.1 qt (8.6 L AT); 4.0L: ~10.1 qt (9.6 L AT). First change 100k mi, then every 50k..

What brake fluid does a 2012–2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

DOT 3 brake fluid.

What differential fluid does a 2012–2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

Rear: hypoid GL-5, SAE 90 above 0°F / 80W-90 below (US manual); 3.0–3.7 qt depending on 2WD/4WD. Front (4WD): 75W-90 GL-5, 1.6 qt..