1987 Toyota Pickup Oil Type & Capacity

The 1987 Toyota Pickup takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

5W-304.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
1 Ton, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
1 Ton, Standard, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
1 Ton, Standard, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
1 Ton, Standard, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22-RTE, G52 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22-RTE, R151F — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22R, 4WD, G52 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22R, 4WD, R151F — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Standard, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Standard, W46 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Standard, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Standard, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, G52 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, R151F — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 R, 22-RE — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 R, 22R, 4WD, G52 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 R, 22R, 4WD, R151F — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 R, 22R, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 R, 22R, RWD, Standard, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 R, 22R, RWD, Standard, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 R, 22R, RWD, Standard, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup, 22-RE — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup, 22R, 4WD, G52 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup, 22R, 4WD, R151F — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Standard, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Standard, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
DX, 2D Pickup, 22R, RWD, Standard, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RE, 4WD, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RE, 4WD, Standard, G52 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RE, 4WD, Standard, R151F — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RE, RWD, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RE, RWD, Standard, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RE, RWD, Standard, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RE, RWD, Standard, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RTE, 4WD, G52 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RTE, 4WD, R151F — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RTE, RWD, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RTE, RWD, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 22-RTE, RWD, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup, R150 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup, W55 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.
SR5, 2D Pickup, W56 — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)4.50 QTS.4.00 QTS.

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1987 Toyota Pickup factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

8.9 quarts (8.42 L) — Ethylene glycol coolant (Do not use alcohol type)

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 1987 Toyota Pickup take?

The 1987 Toyota Pickup takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 1987 Toyota Pickup take?

The 1987 Toyota Pickup holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1987 Toyota Pickup?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1987 Toyota Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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