2009 Toyota Sequoia Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Toyota Sequoia oil type depends on the engine: the Limited, 4.7 T, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.6 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4.7 T, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.6 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the Platinum, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4.7 T, 4WD takes 5W-30 (6.6 quarts with filter); the SR5, 4.7 T, RWD takes 5W-30 (6.6 quarts with filter); the SR5, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter); the SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Limited, 4.7 T, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.6 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.7 T, RWD: 5W-30, 6.6 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.7 T, 4WD: 5W-30, 6.6 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.7 T, RWD: 5W-30, 6.6 quarts with filter
- SR5, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
- SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited, 4.7 T, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-30 | 6.60 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4.7 T, RWD — 4.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-30 | 6.60 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.7 T, 4WD — 4.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-30 | 6.60 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.7 T, RWD — 4.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-30 | 6.60 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng | ILSAC SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 | 7.40 QTS. | 6.90 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Sequoia
2009 Toyota Sequoia factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
13.3 quarts (12.58 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 Sequoia take?
It depends on the engine: Limited, 4.7 T, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, 4.7 T, RWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20; Platinum, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20; SR5, 4.7 T, 4WD uses 5W-30; SR5, 4.7 T, RWD uses 5W-30; SR5, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2009 Toyota Sequoia take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Limited, 4.7 T, 4WD holds 6.6 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.7 T, RWD holds 6.6 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 W holds 7.4 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.4 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.4 quarts with filter; Platinum, 5.7 W holds 7.4 quarts with filter; Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.4 quarts with filter; Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.4 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.7 T, 4WD holds 6.6 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.7 T, RWD holds 6.6 quarts with filter; SR5, 5.7 W holds 7.4 quarts with filter; SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.4 quarts with filter; SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.