2011 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Standard takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Automatic takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Standard takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup, 2.7 X takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 2.7 X takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts qt with filter); the PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the X-Runner takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Standard: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Automatic: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Standard: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard: 0W-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, 2.7 X: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Standard: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 2.7 X: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
- PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U: 5W-30, 4.8 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, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U, Automatic — 4.0L Eng,4WD | 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 — 4.0L Eng,4WD | 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, 2.7 X — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Automatic — 4.0L Eng,4WD | 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, 4.0 U, Standard — 4.0L Eng,4WD | 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 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U — 4.0L Eng,RWD | SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 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 — PreRunner,4.0L Eng | 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, 2.7 X — 2.7L Eng | SAE 0W-20 | 6.10 QTS. | 5.40 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U — 4.0L Eng,RWD | SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 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, 4.0 U — PreRunner,4.0L Eng | 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 — 4.0L Eng,RWD | SAE 5W-30 | 4.80 QTS. | 4.40 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. |
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Coolant capacity
9.1 quarts (8.61 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 Tacoma take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic uses 0W-20; Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Standard uses 0W-20; Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic uses 0W-20; Base, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Automatic uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Standard uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Automatic uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, RWD, Standard uses 0W-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, 2.7 X uses 0W-20; Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Standard uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X uses 0W-20; PreRunner, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U uses 5W-30; PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 2.7 X uses 0W-20; PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U uses 5W-30; X-Runner uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2011 Toyota Tacoma?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 2D Pickup, 4WD, Standard 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, Automatic holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.7 X, 4WD, Standard 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, 2.7 X holds 6.1 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Automatic holds 5.5 quarts with filter; Base, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U, Standard 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 holds 4.8 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 2.7 X holds 6.1 quarts with filter; PreRunner, 4D Pickup, 4.0 U holds 4.8 quarts with filter; X-Runner holds 4.8 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2011 Toyota Tacoma?
Most 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.