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title: "2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type: 0W-20, 6.2 qt"
description: "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."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/oil"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 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.

**Quick answer**: The 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma (2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE)) takes 0W-20 full synthetic engine oil, 6.2 quarts with a filter change (OEM filter Toyota 90915-YZZG1 (spin-on; 90915-YZZG2/YZZD1 supersessions)). Other engines differ; see the tables below.

## 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) |

Note: 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) |

Note: 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.

- [2016 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016)
- [2017 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2017)
- [2018 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2018)
- [2019 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2019)
- [2020 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2020)
- [2021 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2021)
- [2022 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2022)
- [2023 Tacoma](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2023)

## What changed during the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2016 | Generation launch: 2GR-FKS V6, 6-speed auto, first-year diff-leak and crank-sensor recalls |
| 2017 | TRD Pro returns with Goodyear Kevlar 265/70R16s |
| 2018 | Toyota Safety Sense-P (pre-collision warning/automatic braking, lane departure alert, automatic high beams) becomes standard across nearly every trim |
| 2019 | Updated TRD Pro trim with more off-road-ready equipment |
| 2020 | Facelift: grille, sealed LED headlights on upper trims, 8-in touchscreen with Android Auto/CarPlay, cluster-menu maintenance reset replaces the trip-knob procedure |
| 2023 | Final 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)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/tacoma_300.htm)
- [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2022 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/09_SparkPlugs2022_hi.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 17V-285, rear differential oil leak](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCRIT-17V285-0775.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 17V-356, crankshaft position sensor stall](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V356-7514.pdf)
- [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump expansion incl. Tacoma](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RMISC-20V682-4179.pdf)
- [NHTSA TSB T-SB-0077-16, AC60E/F shift feeling enhancements](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10086596-5448.pdf)
- [TirePressure.org, 2020 Tacoma placard pressures by trim](https://www.tirepressure.org/toyota/tacoma/2020)
- [TacomaWorld, 2016 owner's manual oil capacity pages (2TR-FE 6.2 qt)](https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-2tr-fe-oil-qty-owners-manual-changes.409007/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2020 Tacoma EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2020_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml)

## Other Toyota Tacoma generations

- [2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/oil)
- [2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma oil](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/oil)

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

## More for the 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma

- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/specs)

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