2011 Toyota Sequoia Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Toyota Sequoia oil type depends on the engine: the Limited, 4.6 M, 4WD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4.6 M, RWD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4.6 M, 4WD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4.6 M, RWD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Limited, 4.6 M, 4WD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4.6 M, RWD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.6 M, 4WD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4.6 M, RWD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited, 4.6 M, 4WD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 4.6 M, RWD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.6 M, 4WD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 4.6 M, RWD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
| SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | 7.40 QTS. | — |
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Coolant capacity
15.6 quarts (14.76 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent. DO NOT use plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Toyota Sequoia take?
It depends on the engine: Limited, 4.6 M, 4WD uses 0W-20; Limited, 4.6 M, RWD uses 0W-20; 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, 4.6 M, 4WD uses 0W-20; SR5, 4.6 M, RWD uses 0W-20; SR5, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2011 Toyota Sequoia?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Limited, 4.6 M, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 4.6 M, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Platinum, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Platinum, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Platinum, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.6 M, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4.6 M, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2011 Toyota Sequoia?
Most 2011 Toyota Sequoia owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Toyota recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Toyota Sequoia?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Toyota Sequoia. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.