1996 Toyota 4Runner Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Toyota 4Runner oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Base, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Base, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4WD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 4WD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, RWD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, RWD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4WD — 3.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| Limited, RWD — 3.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4WD, Automatic — 3.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4WD, Standard — 3.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SR5, RWD — 3.4L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 4Runner
1996 Toyota 4Runner factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.6 quarts (10.03 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Toyota 4Runner take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Limited, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, RWD uses 5W-30; SR5, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; SR5, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; SR5, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1996 Toyota 4Runner take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, 4WD, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, RWD, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, RWD, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Limited, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 4WD, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SR5, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Toyota 4Runner?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.