2024–2025 4th generation (N400)
2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 8-spd auto (Aisin AL80E/AL80F; hybrid L580F): Toyota ATF WS, sealed, inspect normally, replace ~60k mi if towing per dealer schedules. 6-spd iMT manual (SR/TRD Sport/Off-Road gas): 75W-90 GL-3/GL-4 gear oil.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink), ~12.6–12.8 qt (engine circuit). First change 100k mi, then every 50k..
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2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink), ~12.6–12.8 qt (engine circuit). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. |
| Transmission | 8-spd auto (Aisin AL80E/AL80F; hybrid L580F): Toyota ATF WS, sealed, inspect normally, replace ~60k mi if towing per dealer schedules. 6-spd iMT manual (SR/TRD Sport/Off-Road gas): 75W-90 GL-3/GL-4 gear oil. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering, new for the 4th gen) |
| Differential | Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5. Front (4WD): 1.4 qt; rear: 4.8 qt (auto) / 5.0 qt (manual) per the manual |
| Transfer case | Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF 75W, ~1.1–1.2 qt |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Toyota Tacoma model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Toyota Tacoma built from 2024 through 2025 — the 4th generation (N400), mid-size pickup (xtracab, double cab; tnga-f platform). 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 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma
- 2024Generation launch: 2.4L turbo only, 8AT or 6-spd manual, coil-sprung multilink rear on most trims (leaf springs on SR/some configs), EPS replaces hydraulic steering, all-LED lighting
- 2024.5i-FORCE MAX hybrid (326 hp / 465 lb-ft) arrives on TRD Sport/Off-Road/Limited/Pro/Trailhunter
- 2025Carryover; front-driveshaft CV recall 25V-656 applies to certain 4WD builds
2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma take?
- 8-spd auto (Aisin AL80E/AL80F; hybrid L580F): Toyota ATF WS, sealed, inspect normally, replace ~60k mi if towing per dealer schedules. 6-spd iMT manual (SR/TRD Sport/Off-Road gas): 75W-90 GL-3/GL-4 gear oil.. 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 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma use?
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink), ~12.6–12.8 qt (engine circuit). First change 100k mi, then every 50k..
What brake fluid does a 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid.
What differential fluid does a 2024–2025 Toyota Tacoma take?
- Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5. Front (4WD): 1.4 qt; rear: 4.8 qt (auto) / 5.0 qt (manual) per the manual.
Sources
- Toyota USA Newsroom, 2024 Tacoma reveal (powertrains, towing, payload)
- Toyota USA Newsroom, 2024 Tacoma i-FORCE MAX
- 2024 Tacoma owner's-manual fluid specs writeup (autoevolution)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2024 Tacoma T24A-FTS capacities
- CarComplaints, T-SB-0076-24 Tacoma transmission TSB coverage
- NHTSA recall lookup, 2024–2025 Tacoma (25V-058, 25V-595, 25V-656, 26V-514)
- Wheel-Size.com, 2024 Tacoma OE fitments
- fueleconomy.gov, 2024 Tacoma EPA ratings
- 4GTaco, owner's-manual 12V battery spec and lug torque threads