1998 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity

The 1998 Toyota Tacoma oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the Limited takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 2.4 L takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 2.7 M takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 3.4 N takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 2.4 L takes 5W-30 (5.8 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 2.7 M takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 3.4 N takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.80 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Standard — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.80 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Automatic — 2.7L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Standard — 2.7L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, 4WD — 3.4L Eng,4WDSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.50 QTS.5.20 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Automatic — 3.4L Eng,RWDSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.40 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Standard — 3.4L Eng,RWDSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.40 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Automatic — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.80 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.80 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Automatic — 2.7L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Standard — 2.7L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.00 QTS.
Limited — 3.4L Eng,4WDSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.50 QTS.5.20 QTS.
PreRunner, 2.4 L — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.80 QTS.5.00 QTS.
PreRunner, 2.7 M — 2.7L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.00 QTS.
PreRunner, 3.4 N — 3.4L Eng,RWDSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.40 QTS.
SR5, 2.4 L — 2.4L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.80 QTS.5.00 QTS.
SR5, 2.7 M — 2.7L EngSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.70 QTS.5.00 QTS.
SR5, 3.4 N — 3.4L Eng,4WDSAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F)5.50 QTS.5.20 QTS.
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Coolant capacity

8.2 quarts (7.76 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 1998 Toyota Tacoma take?

It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, 4WD uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Standard uses 5W-30; Limited uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 2.4 L uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 2.7 M uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 3.4 N uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.4 L uses 5W-30; SR5, 2.7 M uses 5W-30; SR5, 3.4 N uses 5W-30.

What is the oil capacity of a 1998 Toyota Tacoma?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter; Limited holds 5.5 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 2.4 L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 2.7 M holds 5.7 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 3.4 N holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.4 L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SR5, 2.7 M holds 5.7 quarts with filter; SR5, 3.4 N holds 5.5 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 1998 Toyota Tacoma?

Most 1998 Toyota Tacoma owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Toyota recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Toyota Tacoma?

Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Toyota Tacoma. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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