2011 Toyota Tundra Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Toyota Tundra oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 4.0 U takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.6 M, 4WD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 4.6 M, RWD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, RWD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, RWD takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD takes 5W-20 (7.9 quarts qt with filter); the SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 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:
- Base, 4.0 U: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.6 M, 4WD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 4.6 M, RWD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Base, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, RWD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, RWD: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD: 5W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 4.0 U — 4.0L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil | 6.40 QTS. | 5.90 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 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| Base, 4.6 M, 4WD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 4.6 M, RWD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FBE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FBE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FBE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, RWD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FBE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U — 4.0L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil | 6.40 QTS. | 5.90 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 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, RWD — 4.6L Eng | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FBE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
| SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD — 5.7L Eng,Eng CD 3UR-FE | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | 7.90 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
11.3 quarts (10.69 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 Tundra take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 4.0 U uses 0W-20; Base, 4.6 M, 4WD uses 0W-20; Base, 4.6 M, RWD uses 0W-20; Base, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; Base, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; Base, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD uses 0W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, RWD uses 0W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U uses 0W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD uses 0W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, RWD uses 0W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W uses 5W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD uses 5W-20; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2011 Toyota Tundra?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, 4.0 U holds 6.4 quarts with filter; Base, 4.6 M, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Base, 4.6 M, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Base, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Base, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Base, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 4.6 M, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.0 U holds 6.4 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.6 M, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 W holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, 4WD holds 7.9 quarts with filter; SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.7 Y, RWD holds 7.9 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2011 Toyota Tundra?
Most 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Toyota Tundra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.