2004 Toyota 4Runner Oil Type & Capacity
The 2004 Toyota 4Runner oil type depends on the engine: the Limited, 4.0 U, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.0 U, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.7 T, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.7 T, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4.0 U, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4.0 U, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4.7 T, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, 4.7 T, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4.0 U, 4WD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4.0 U, RWD takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4.7 T, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4.7 T, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Limited, 4.0 U, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.0 U, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.7 T, AWD: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.7 T, RWD: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4.0 U, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4.0 U, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4.7 T, AWD: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, 4.7 T, RWD: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.0 U, 4WD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.0 U, RWD: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.7 T, AWD: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.7 T, RWD: 5W-30, 6.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited, 4.0 U, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4.0 U, RWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4.7 T, AWD — 4.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4.7 T, RWD — 4.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4.0 U, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4.0 U, RWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4.7 T, AWD — 4.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 4.7 T, RWD — 4.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.0 U, 4WD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.0 U, RWD — 4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.7 T, AWD — 4.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.7 T, RWD — 4.7L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.50 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your 4Runner
2004 Toyota 4Runner factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.4 quarts (9.84 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent. DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2004 Toyota 4Runner take?
It depends on the engine: Limited, 4.0 U, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.0 U, RWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.7 T, AWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.7 T, RWD uses 5W-30; Sport, 4.0 U, 4WD uses 5W-30; Sport, 4.0 U, RWD uses 5W-30; Sport, 4.7 T, AWD uses 5W-30; Sport, 4.7 T, RWD uses 5W-30; SR5, 4.0 U, 4WD uses 5W-30; SR5, 4.0 U, RWD uses 5W-30; SR5, 4.7 T, AWD uses 5W-30; SR5, 4.7 T, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2004 Toyota 4Runner take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Limited, 4.0 U, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.0 U, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.7 T, AWD holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.7 T, RWD holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 4.0 U, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 4.0 U, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 4.7 T, AWD holds 6.5 quarts with filter; Sport, 4.7 T, RWD holds 6.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.0 U, 4WD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.0 U, RWD holds 5.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.7 T, AWD holds 6.5 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.7 T, RWD holds 6.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2004 Toyota 4Runner?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2004 Toyota 4Runner. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.