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1988 Toyota Tercel Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1988 Toyota Tercel oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1988 Toyota Tercel, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1988 Toyota Tercel oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
1.5L 4-cylinder [A] 3AC Q3.9 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -23°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -12°C)
Toyota 90915-YZZN1
1.5L 4-cylinder [E] 3E A3.4 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -23°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -12°C)
Toyota 90915-YZZN1

Select Your 1988 Toyota Tercel Engine Option

1.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [A] 3AC Q

Engine:

1.5L 4-cylinder [A] 3AC Q [aka 1.5L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

DLX, DX, EZ, SR5, STD

Oil Capacity:

3.9 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -23°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -12°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Toyota 90915-YZZN1

Oil Filter Replaces:

08922-02005, 15600-13051, 15600-16020, 15600-16021, 15601-01010, 15601-13010, 15601-13011, 90080-91034, 90080-91058, 90915-03001, 90915-10001, 90915-10003, 90915-10009, 90915-TA001, 90915-YZZA2, 90915-YZZF2, 90915-YZZM1

1988 Toyota Tercel 1.5L 4-cylinder [A] 3AC Q oil change details

Oil Grade:

SL

Oil Capacity:

3.9 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -23°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -12°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51394-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

5.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

1.5L 4-cylinder Engine Code [E] 3E A

Engine:

1.5L 4-cylinder [E] 3E A [aka 1.5L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

DLX, DX, EZ, SR5, STD

Oil Capacity:

3.4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -23°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -12°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Toyota 90915-YZZN1

Oil Filter Replaces:

08922-02005, 15600-13051, 15600-16020, 15600-16021, 15601-01010, 15601-13010, 15601-13011, 90080-91034, 90080-91058, 90915-03001, 90915-10001, 90915-10003, 90915-10009, 90915-TA001, 90915-YZZA2, 90915-YZZF2, 90915-YZZM1

1988 Toyota Tercel 1.5L 4-cylinder [E] 3E A oil change details

Oil Grade:

SL

Oil Capacity:

3.4 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50 (Above -23°C)
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -12°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51394-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

5.3 quarts

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

Hatchback - 18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug).
Sedan - 18 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug).
Wagon - 25 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

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