2012 Toyota Tacoma Oil Type and Capacities

Toyota recommends that for all oil changes in the 2012 Toyota Tacoma, genuine Toyota motor oil is used.

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The 2012 Toyota Tacoma takes 6.1 q of 0W-20 for 2.7 L engines and 4.8/5.5 q of 5W-30 for 4.0 L engines.

Engine	Oil Type	Capacity	Filter
2.7 L (2TR-FE)	0W-20	6.1 q (5.8 L)	Toyota Oil Filter 90915-YZZG2
4.0 L (1GR-FE) 2WD	5W-30	4.8 q (4.5 L)	Toyota Oil Filter 90915YZZD3
4.0 L (1GR-FE) 4WD/Prerunner	5W-30	5.5 q (5.2 L)	Toyota Oil Filter 90915YZZD3

If Toyota engine oil is not available, an oil that meets the ILSAC-GF-5 multigrade oil specifications can be used.

Additionally, Toyota states that if SAE 0W-20, or 5W-30 is not available, 5W-20 or 10W-30 can be used in its place, respectively, but should only be used one change in a row.

The information provided in this article was taken from the 2012 Toyota Tacoma owner’s manual unless otherwise stated. It is your responsibility to make sure you use the appropriate oil in your truck.

2.7 L 2TR-FE I-4 Engine

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L engine requires 6.1 q of 0W-20 engine oil.

It also requires 90915-YZZG2 Toyota Engine Oil Filter.

This engine is a 4 cylinder in-line engine.

Filter information was found from Parts.toyota.com at the following source: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Engine Oil Filter – 90915-YZZG2

How to change oil in 2.7 L 2012 Tacoma?

4.0 L 1GR-FR V6 Engine

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 L engine requires 4.8 q (2wd) or 5.5 q (4WD/Prerunner) of 5W-30 engine oil.

It also requires the Toyota Oil Filter 90915YZZD3. Engine oil filter source: 90915YZZD3 (Toyota.com)

The 1GR-FE engine is a 6 cylinder V type engine.

How to change oil in 4.0 L 2012 Tacoma?