2015 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type & Capacity

The 2015 Toyota Tacoma oil type depends on the engine: the 2.7L takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the 2.7L takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the 2.7L takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the 2.7L takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the 2.7L takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the 2.7L takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the 2.7L takes 0W-20 (6.1 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the 4.0L takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Automatic Trans takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter); the TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Standard Trans takes 5W-30 (5.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

2.7L: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
2.7L: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
2.7L: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
2.7L: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
2.7L: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
2.7L: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
2.7L: 0W-20, 6.1 quarts with filter
4.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
4.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
4.0L: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
4.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
4.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
4.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
4.0L: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Automatic Trans: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Standard Trans: 5W-30, 5.5 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
2.7L — 2.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil	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. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
2.7L — 2.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil	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. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
2.7L — 2.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil	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. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
2.7L — 2.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil	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. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
2.7L — 2.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil	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. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
2.7L — 2.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil	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. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
2.7L — 2.7L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil	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. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
4.0L — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
4.0L — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
4.0L — Base,RWD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
4.0L — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
4.0L — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
4.0L — PreRunner,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
4.0L — PreRunner,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic Trans — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic Trans — TRD Pro	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard Trans — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard Trans — TRD Pro	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Automatic Trans — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Automatic Trans — TRD Pro	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Standard Trans — 4WD,4.0L Eng	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.
TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Standard Trans — TRD Pro	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 5W-30 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	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.

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More specs & repair guides for your Tacoma

2015 Toyota Tacoma factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

9.1 quarts (8.61 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 2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

It depends on the engine: 2.7L uses 0W-20; 2.7L uses 0W-20; 2.7L uses 0W-20; 2.7L uses 0W-20; 2.7L uses 0W-20; 2.7L uses 0W-20; 2.7L uses 0W-20; 4.0L uses 5W-30; 4.0L uses 5W-30; 4.0L uses 5W-30; 4.0L uses 5W-30; 4.0L uses 5W-30; 4.0L uses 5W-30; 4.0L uses 5W-30; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard Trans uses 5W-30; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Automatic Trans uses 5W-30; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Standard Trans uses 5W-30.

How much oil does a 2015 Toyota Tacoma take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 2.7L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; 2.7L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; 2.7L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; 2.7L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; 2.7L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; 2.7L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; 2.7L holds 6.1 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 4.8 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; 4.0L holds 5.5 quarts with filter; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Automatic Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter; TRD Pro, 4D Pickup, Standard Trans holds 5.5 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.