2009 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Toyota Tacoma oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the PreRunner, 2D Pickup takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X takes 5W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the X-Runner takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 2D Pickup: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X: 5W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- X-Runner: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic — Base,4.0L Eng,4WD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard — Base,4.0L Eng,4WD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| Base, 4D Pickup, Automatic — Base,4.0L Eng,4WD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| Base, 4D Pickup, Standard — Base,4.0L Eng,4WD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| PreRunner, 2D Pickup — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup — PreRunner,4.0L Eng,RWD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic — PreRunner,4.0L Eng,RWD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard — PreRunner,4.0L Eng,RWD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 oil may be used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change. |
| X-Runner — X-Runner,4.0L Eng,RWD | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Tacoma
2009 Toyota Tacoma factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.2 quarts (8.7 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 Tacoma take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard uses 5W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Pickup, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Pickup, Standard uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 2D Pickup uses 5W-20; PreRunner, 4D Pickup uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X uses 5W-20; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; X-Runner uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2009 Toyota Tacoma take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 2D Pickup holds 6.1 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 4D Pickup holds 5.5 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X holds 6.1 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard holds 5.5 quarts with filter; X-Runner holds 4.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.