1999 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity
The 1999 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 PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M takes 5W-30 (5.7 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Standard: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Standard: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Standard: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard: 5W-30, 5.8 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Standard: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M: 5W-30, 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Automatic — Base,Eng CD 2RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 L, Standard — Base,Eng CD 2RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Automatic — Base,4WD,Eng CD 3RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M, Standard — Base,4WD,Eng CD 3RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, 4WD — Base,4WD,Eng CD 5VZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Automatic — Base,RWD,Eng CD 5VZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N, RWD, Standard — Base,RWD,Eng CD 5VZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Automatic — Base,Eng CD 2RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard — Base,Eng CD 2RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.80 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Automatic — Base,4WD,Eng CD 3RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M, Standard — Base,4WD,Eng CD 3RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M — PreRunner,Eng CD 3RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N — PreRunner,Eng CD 5VZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| PreRunner, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M — PreRunner,Eng CD 3RZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
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Coolant capacity
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1999 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; PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1999 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; PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 M holds 5.7 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.4 N holds 5.5 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 2D Pickup, 2.7 M holds 5.7 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1999 Toyota Tacoma?
Most 1999 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 1999 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1999 Toyota Tacoma. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.