2012 Toyota Tacoma Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters
Your essential guide to 2012 Toyota Tacoma oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2012 Toyota Tacoma, 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 2012 Toyota Tacoma oil change!
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Engine & Code | Oil Capacity | Oil Viscosity/Type | Oil Filter |
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2.7L 4-cylinder 1GR-FE Z | 5.5 quarts (with filter) | SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) | Toyota PTR43-00080 Toyota 90915-YZZD3 |
4.0L 6-cylinder 2TR-FE T | 4.8 quarts (with filter) RWD XRUN. 5.5 quarts (with filter) RWD PRE. 4.8 quarts (with filter) RWD Base. 5.5 quarts (with filter) 4WD | SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) | Toyota 90915-YZZD1 Toyota PTR43-00080 |
Select Your 2012 Toyota Tacoma Engine Option
2.7L 4-cylinder Engine Code 1GR-FE Z
Engine:
2.7L 4-cylinder 1GR-FE Z [aka 2.7L L4 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, Pre Runner, X-Runner
Oil Capacity:
5.5 quarts (with filter)
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
PT901-90915-04, PTR14-00000-04 and 90915-20002, 90915-20004, 90915-YZZB5
2012 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-cylinder 1GR-FE Z oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
5.5 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
28 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A
4.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code 2TR-FE T
Engine:
4.0L 6-cylinder 2TR-FE T [aka 4.0L V6 (Gas)]
Body & Trims:
Base, Pre Runner
Oil Capacity:
4.8 quarts (with filter) RWD XRUN.
5.5 quarts (with filter) RWD PRE.
4.8 quarts (with filter) RWD Base.
5.5 quarts (with filter) 4WD
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)
OEM Oil Filter:
Oil Filter Replaces:
08922-02004, 08922-02010, 08922-02011, 15600-25010, 90915-03002, 90915-20001, 90915-20003, 90915-20005, 90915-YZZB1, 90915-YZZB9, 90915-YZZG1, 90915-YZZG2 and PT901-90915-04, PTR14-00000-04
2012 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L 6-cylinder 2TR-FE T oil change details
Oil Grade:
API*
Oil Capacity:
4.8 quarts. (with filter). For Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) X-Runner (XRUN) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling and add more oil if needed. This specification has been updated as of the most current service information from May 15, 2018.
5.5 quarts. (with filter). For Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Premium (PRE) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling and add more oil if needed. This specification has been updated as of the most current service information from May 15, 2018.
4.8 quarts. (with filter). For Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Base models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling and add more oil if needed. This specification has been updated as of the most current service information from May 15, 2018.
5.5 quarts. (with filter). For Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.
Oil Viscosity/Type:
SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS) - For good fuel economy and reliable starting in cold weather, SAE 5W-30 is the best choice.If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE 10W-30 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil change.
Oil Drain Plug Torque:
30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)
Notes:
N/A