1983 Toyota Pickup Oil Type & Capacity
The 1983 Toyota Pickup oil type depends on the engine: the 3/4 Ton takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the Base takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 2.2 L takes 10W-30 (6.1 quarts with filter); the DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the SR5, 2.2 L takes 10W-30 (6.1 quarts with filter); the SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter); the SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 3/4 Ton: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- Base: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 2.2 L: 10W-30, 6.1 quarts with filter
- DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 2.2 L: 10W-30, 6.1 quarts with filter
- SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 Ton — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| Base — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DX, 2.2 L — 2.2L Eng | SAE 30 (Above 50Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F) | — | 5.30 QTS. | — |
| DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 2.2 L — 2.2L Eng | SAE 30 (Above 50Deg.F), 10W-30 (Below 85Deg.F) | — | 5.30 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Pickup
1983 Toyota Pickup factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.9 quarts (8.42 L) — Ethylene glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1983 Toyota Pickup take?
It depends on the engine: 3/4 Ton uses 5W-30; Base uses 5W-30; DX, 2.2 L uses 10W-30; DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time uses 5W-30; DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.2 L uses 10W-30; SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1983 Toyota Pickup take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 3/4 Ton holds 4.9 quarts with filter; Base holds 4.9 quarts with filter; DX, 2.2 L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time holds 4.9 quarts with filter; DX, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time holds 4.9 quarts with filter; DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic holds 4.9 quarts with filter; DX, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.2 L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Full Time holds 4.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.4 R, 4WD, Part Time holds 4.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Automatic holds 4.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.4 R, RWD, Standard holds 4.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1983 Toyota Pickup?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1983 Toyota Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.