2016 Toyota Corolla Oil Type & Capacity

The 2016 Toyota Corolla takes 0W-20 motor oil — 4.4 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

0W-20 — 4.4 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
L, Automatic Trans	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
L, Standard Trans	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
LE	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
LE Eco	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
S, Automatic CVT Trans	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
S, Standard Trans	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Special Edition, Automatic CVT Trans	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Special Edition, Standard Trans	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.40 QTS.	4.10 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.

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More specs & repair guides for your Corolla

2016 Toyota Corolla factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

5.8 quarts (5.48 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 2016 Toyota Corolla take?

The 2016 Toyota Corolla takes 0W-20 motor oil (TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2016 Toyota Corolla take?

The 2016 Toyota Corolla holds 4.4 quarts with a filter change, or 4.1 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Toyota Corolla?

Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Toyota Corolla. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.