2018 Toyota 86 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2018 Toyota 86 takes 0W-20 motor oil — 5.7 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
0W-20 — 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic Trans | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil | 5.70 QTS. | 5.50 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 exchanging. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Base, Standard Trans | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil | 5.70 QTS. | 5.50 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 exchanging. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| GT, Automatic Trans | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil | 5.70 QTS. | 5.50 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 exchanging. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| GT, Standard Trans | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil | 5.70 QTS. | 5.50 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 exchanging. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
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More specs & repair guides for your 86
2018 Toyota 86 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.9 quarts (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant BLUE or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2018 Toyota 86 take?
The 2018 Toyota 86 takes 0W-20 motor oil (TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 2018 Toyota 86 take?
The 2018 Toyota 86 holds 5.7 quarts with a filter change, or 5.5 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Toyota 86?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Toyota 86. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.