2010 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 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 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic — Base,4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard — Base,4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Pickup, Automatic — Base,4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4D Pickup, Standard — Base,4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| PreRunner, 2D Pickup — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup — PreRunner,4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X — 2.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 6.10 QTS. | — | — |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic — PreRunner,4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard — PreRunner,4.0L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 5.50 QTS. | — | — |
| X-Runner — X-Runner,4.0L Eng,RWD | SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Tacoma
2010 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 2010 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 2010 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Toyota Tacoma. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.