2009 Toyota Corolla Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Toyota Corolla oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 1.8 L, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.8 L, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.8 U, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Base, 1.8 U, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LE, 1.8 L takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LE, 1.8 U takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 1.8 L, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 1.8 L, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 1.8 U, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the S, 1.8 U, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XLE, 1.8 L takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XLE, 1.8 U takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the XRS, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the XRS, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 1.8 L, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.8 L, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.8 U, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 1.8 U, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LE, 1.8 L: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LE, 1.8 U: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 1.8 L, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 1.8 L, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 1.8 U, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- S, 1.8 U, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XLE, 1.8 L: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XLE, 1.8 U: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- XRS, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- XRS, Standard: 5W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 1.8 L, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 1.8 L, Standard — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 1.8 U, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 1.8 U, Standard — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| LE, 1.8 L — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| LE, 1.8 U — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| S, 1.8 L, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| S, 1.8 L, Standard — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| S, 1.8 U, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| S, 1.8 U, Standard — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| XLE, 1.8 L — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| XLE, 1.8 U — 1.8L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| XRS, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| XRS, Standard — 2.4L Eng | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-20, 0W-20 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.80 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Corolla
2009 Toyota Corolla factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.8 quarts (5.48 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent. DO NOT use plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Toyota Corolla take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 1.8 L, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 1.8 L, Standard uses 5W-20; Base, 1.8 U, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 1.8 U, Standard uses 5W-20; LE, 1.8 L uses 5W-20; LE, 1.8 U uses 5W-20; S, 1.8 L, Automatic uses 5W-20; S, 1.8 L, Standard uses 5W-20; S, 1.8 U, Automatic uses 5W-20; S, 1.8 U, Standard uses 5W-20; XLE, 1.8 L uses 5W-20; XLE, 1.8 U uses 5W-20; XRS, Automatic uses 5W-20; XRS, Standard uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2009 Toyota Corolla take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 1.8 L, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Base, 1.8 L, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Base, 1.8 U, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Base, 1.8 U, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LE, 1.8 L holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LE, 1.8 U holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 1.8 L, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 1.8 L, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 1.8 U, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; S, 1.8 U, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XLE, 1.8 L holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XLE, 1.8 U holds 4.4 quarts with filter; XRS, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; XRS, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Toyota Corolla?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Toyota Corolla. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.