1989 Toyota 4Runner Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Toyota 4Runner oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.4 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.4 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.0 V, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.0 V, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the SR5, 2.4 R, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 2.4 R, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 3.0 V, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the SR5, 3.0 V, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.4 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.4 R, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.0 V, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.0 V, Standard: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- SR5, 2.4 R, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 2.4 R, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 3.0 V, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- SR5, 3.0 V, Standard: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.4 R, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 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, 2.4 R, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 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, 3.0 V, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
| Base, 3.0 V, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 2.4 R, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | SAE 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, 2.4 R, Standard — 2.4L Eng | SAE 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, 3.0 V, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 3.0 V, Standard — 3.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below 50Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 15W-40 or 20W-40/50 (Above 10Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 4Runner
1989 Toyota 4Runner 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 coolant (Do not use alcohol type)
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1989 Toyota 4Runner take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.4 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2.4 R, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 3.0 V, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 3.0 V, Standard uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.4 R, Automatic uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.4 R, Standard uses 5W-30; SR5, 3.0 V, Automatic uses 5W-30; SR5, 3.0 V, Standard uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1989 Toyota 4Runner take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.4 R, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2.4 R, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, 3.0 V, Automatic holds 4.8 quarts with filter; Base, 3.0 V, Standard holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.4 R, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.4 R, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 3.0 V, Automatic holds 4.8 quarts with filter; SR5, 3.0 V, Standard holds 4.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Toyota 4Runner?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Toyota 4Runner. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.