--- title: "Toyota Tacoma Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "How the Toyota Tacoma fluids specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 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.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota Tacoma Fluid Types and Capacities The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota Tacoma fluids specification changed by year? | Model years | Transmission | Coolant | Brake | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2024-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/fluids) | 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. | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink), ~12.6-12.8 qt (engine circuit). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. | DOT 3 brake fluid | | [2016-2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/fluids) | 6-spd auto (AC60E 2WD / AC60F 4WD): Toyota ATF WS, sealed, total fill ~10.6 qt (V6), but a pan drain-and-fill only recovers ~2 qt. 6-spd manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil GL-3/GL-4 75W-90, ~2.6 qt. | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). V6: ~11.1 qt (10.5 L AT); I4: ~9.1 qt (8.6 L AT). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. | DOT 3 brake fluid (clutch too, on manuals) | | [2012-2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/fluids) | 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. | 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. | DOT 3 brake fluid | ## Full specifications by generation The fluids on a Toyota Tacoma is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/fluids) - [2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/fluids) - [2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/fluids) ## Toyota Tacoma fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 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 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 Toyota Tacoma take? DOT 3 brake fluid. ### What differential fluid does a 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)](https://pressroom.toyota.com/2024-toyota-tacoma-is-the-ultimate-adventure-machine/) - [Toyota USA Newsroom, 2024 Tacoma i-FORCE MAX](https://pressroom.toyota.com/legendary-performance-modern-power-2024-toyota-tacoma-with-i-force-max/) - [2024 Tacoma owner's-manual fluid specs writeup (autoevolution)](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2024-toyota-tacoma-24l-i4-uses-0w-20-engine-oil-8-speed-auto-takes-ws-transmission-fluid-226181.html) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2024 Tacoma T24A-FTS capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2024/toyota/tacoma/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-t24a-fts-a-turbo/) - [CarComplaints, T-SB-0076-24 Tacoma transmission TSB coverage](https://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2024/toyota-tacoma-transmission-problems-t-sb-0076-24.shtml) - [NHTSA recall lookup, 2024-2025 Tacoma (25V-058, 25V-595, 25V-656, 26V-514)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2024 Tacoma OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/tacoma/2024/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2024 Tacoma EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2024_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml) - [4GTaco, owner's-manual 12V battery spec and lug torque threads](https://4gtaco.com/threads/2024-4th-gen-tacoma-12v-battery-maintenance.1383/) ## Find your exact Tacoma - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012) More Toyota Tacoma guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.