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title: "2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type: 0W-20, 6.1 qt"
description: "The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma takes 0W-20 engine oil, 6.1 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; superseded to 90915-YZZG2, currently 90915-YZZD1). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/oil"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type and Capacity

The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma takes 0W-20 engine oil, 6.1 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; superseded to 90915-YZZG2, currently 90915-YZZD1). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.

**Quick answer**: The 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma (2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)) takes 0W-20 engine oil, 6.1 quarts with a filter change (OEM filter Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; superseded to 90915-YZZG2, currently 90915-YZZD1)). Other engines differ; see the tables below.

## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) oil (Verified)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Allowed alternates | 5W-20 (May be used once if 0W-20 is unavailable; replace with 0W-20 at the next change) |
| Oil standard | API SN / ILSAC GF-5 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6.1 qt / 5.8 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; superseded to 90915-YZZG2, currently 90915-YZZD1) |
| Aftermarket filters | Wix 51348, Denso 150-2004, Fram PH4967, Mobil 1 M1-102A |
| Change interval | 5,000 mi / 6 months, even with 0W-20. Toyota only grants the 10,000-mile interval to engines that require 0W-20; this one merely recommends it. |

Note: Same spin-on filter as the V6. Part number supersession (YZZG1 → YZZG2 → YZZD1) confuses parts listings, all three are the same application.

## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) oil (Verified)

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Allowed alternates | 10W-30 (Acceptable if 5W-30 is unavailable; return to 5W-30 at the next change) |
| Oil standard | API SN / ILSAC GF-5 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 5.5 qt / 5.2 L |
| Synthetic required | See owner's manual |
| OEM filter | Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; superseded to 90915-YZZG2, currently 90915-YZZD1) |
| Aftermarket filters | Wix 51348, Denso 150-2004, Fram PH4967 |
| Change interval | 5,000 mi / 6 months |

Note: 5.5 qt (5.2 L) with filter is the 4WD figure; 2WD/PreRunner models hold 4.8 qt (4.5 L). Conventional or synthetic 5W-30 both meet spec at the 5,000-mile interval.

## Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover?

These oil 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.

- [2012 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012)
- [2013 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013)
- [2014 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2014)
- [2015 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2015)

## What changed during the 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma

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

## 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma oil: common questions

### How many quarts of oil does a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

It depends on the engine. The 2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) takes 6.1 quarts; The 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) takes 5.5 quarts, all figures include a new filter.

### What kind of oil does a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

0W-20 meeting API SN / ILSAC GF-5. Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.

### Can you use a different viscosity in a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma?

The manufacturer also permits 5W-20 (May be used once if 0W-20 is unavailable; replace with 0W-20 at the next change). Anything outside that list is a decision you are making against the factory specification.

### How often does a 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma need an oil change?

5,000 mi / 6 months, even with 0W-20. Toyota only grants the 10,000-mile interval to engines that require 0W-20; this one merely recommends it.. 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 2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

The OEM filter is Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; superseded to 90915-YZZG2, currently 90915-YZZD1). Common equivalents: Wix 51348, Denso 150-2004, Fram PH4967, Mobil 1 M1-102A.

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Tacoma N200 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/tacoma_200.htm)
- [Toyota Support, which engines get 5,000 vs 10,000-mile oil intervals](https://support.toyota.com/s/article/What-are-the-oil-chan-7604)
- [NHTSA recall 13V-557, 2TR-FE valve springs](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2013/RCMN-13V557-5284.pdf)
- [NHTSA TSB T-SB-0046-12, 4WD rear propeller shaft clunk](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10132101-9999.pdf)
- [Reuters, Toyota $3.4B frame rust settlement (2005-2010 Tacoma)](https://www.reuters.com/article/business/toyota-to-settle-us-truck-rust-lawsuit-for-up-to-34-billion-idUSKBN1370PE/)
- [TirePressures.co, 2013 Tacoma placard pressures](https://tirepressures.co/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2014 Tacoma EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2014_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml)
- [Kendall Toyota parts, 90915-YZZD1 oil filter supersession](https://parts.kendalltoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-oil-filter-90915yzzd1)

## Other Toyota Tacoma generations

- [2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/oil)
- [2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/oil)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/oil).

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- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/bulbs)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.