2016–2023 3rd generation (N300)
2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type and Capacity
The 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma takes 0W-20 engine oil, 6.2 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; 90915-YZZG2/YZZD1 supersessions). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.
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2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5 / GF-6A |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6.2 qt / 5.9 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; 90915-YZZG2/YZZD1 supersessions) |
| Aftermarket filters | Wix 51348, Denso 150-2004, Fram PH4967 |
| Change interval | 10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe service) |
The 3rd-gen owner's manual raised the 2TR-FE fill to 6.2 qt with filter. Do not use the old 2nd-gen 6.1-qt figure blindly; check the dipstick. 0W-20 synthetic is now required, which unlocks the 10,000-mile interval.
2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5 / GF-6A |
| Capacity (with filter) | 6.1 qt / 5.8 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Toyota 04152-YZZA1 (cartridge) |
| Aftermarket filters | Denso 150-3051, Wix 57047, Fram XG10358 (Ultra), Mobil 1 M1C-153A |
| Change interval | 10,000 mi / 12 months (normal); 5,000 mi / 6 months (severe service) |
6.1 qt (5.8 L) with filter; trucks with the V6 Tow Package and its oil cooler take 6.2 qt (5.9 L). Cartridge filter needs a 64mm cap wrench, a change from the 2nd gen's spin-on.
Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover?
These oil specifications apply to every Toyota Tacoma built from 2016 through 2023 — the 3rd generation (N300), mid-size pickup (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 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma
- 2016Generation launch: 2GR-FKS V6, 6-speed auto, first-year diff-leak and crank-sensor recalls
- 2017TRD Pro returns with Goodyear Kevlar 265/70R16s
- 2018Toyota Safety Sense-P (pre-collision warning/automatic braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beams) becomes standard across nearly every trim
- 2019Updated TRD Pro trim with more off-road-ready equipment
- 2020Facelift: grille, sealed LED headlights on upper trims, 8-in touchscreen with Android Auto/CarPlay, cluster-menu maintenance reset replaces the trip-knob procedure
- 2023Final year; the 2.7L I4 and this generation retire together
2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma take?
- It depends on the engine. The 2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) takes 6.2 quarts; The 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) takes 6.1 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma take?
- 0W-20 meeting API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5 / 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 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma?
- 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 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma 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 2016–2023 Toyota Tacoma take?
- The OEM filter is Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; 90915-YZZG2/YZZD1 supersessions). Common equivalents: Wix 51348, Denso 150-2004, Fram PH4967.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Tacoma N300 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2022 (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- NHTSA recall 17V-285, rear differential oil leak
- NHTSA recall 17V-356, crankshaft position sensor stall
- NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump expansion incl. Tacoma
- NHTSA TSB T-SB-0077-16, AC60E/F shift feeling enhancements
- TirePressure.org, 2020 Tacoma placard pressures by trim
- TacomaWorld, 2016 owner's manual oil capacity pages (2TR-FE 6.2 qt)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2020 Tacoma EPA ratings