2012 Toyota Tundra Oil Type & Capacity

The 2012 Toyota Tundra oil type depends on the engine: the 4.0L takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the 4.6L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 4.6L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 4.6L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 4.6L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 4.6L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 4.6L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter); the 5.7L takes 0W-20 (7.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

4.0L: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
4.0L: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
4.6L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
4.6L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
4.6L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
4.6L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
4.6L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
4.6L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter
5.7L: 0W-20, 7.9 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
4.0L — 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.
4.0L — 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.
4.6L — 4.6L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
4.6L — 4.6L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
4.6L — 4.6L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
4.6L — 4.6L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
4.6L — 4.6L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
4.6L — 4.6L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.
5.7L — 5.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	7.90 QTS.	7.40 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 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.

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2012 Toyota Tundra factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

11.3 quarts (10.69 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2012 Toyota Tundra take?

It depends on the engine: 4.0L uses 0W-20; 4.0L uses 0W-20; 4.6L uses 0W-20; 4.6L uses 0W-20; 4.6L uses 0W-20; 4.6L uses 0W-20; 4.6L uses 0W-20; 4.6L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20; 5.7L uses 0W-20.

How much oil does a 2012 Toyota Tundra take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 4.0L holds 6.4 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 6.4 quarts with filter; 4.6L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 4.6L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 4.6L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 4.6L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 4.6L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 4.6L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter; 5.7L holds 7.9 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Toyota Tundra?

Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Toyota Tundra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.