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2021 Toyota Tacoma Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng)
10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Brake Fluid
— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Trans)
3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent Note: Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA without rear differential lock system. 3.22 qts. For GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA without rear differential lock system. 4.0 qts. Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA with rear differential lock system. 4.2 qts. For GRN330L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTSHA with rear differential lock system.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Automatic Trans)
11.10 QTS. (10.5 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 Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Engine Oil (3.5L Eng)
5.90 QTS. (5.58 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GL-5 multigrade engine oil SAE 0W-20 Note: 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 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Manual Transmission Fluid
2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-3 or GL-4, SAE 75W-90
Power Steering Fluid
— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III
Transfer Case Fluid
1.10 QTS. (1.04 L) — Transfer Gear Oil LF or equivalent SAE 75W
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.7L Eng)
9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Engine Coolant (2.7L Eng)
9.10 QTS. (8.61 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 Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Engine Oil (2.7L Eng)
5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GL-5 multigrade engine oil SAE 0W-20 Note: 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 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Differential Gear Oil (Standard Trans)
4.00 QTS. (3.78 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Standard Trans)
10.80 QTS. (10.22 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 Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
- →Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA without rear differential lock system. 3.22 qts. For GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA without rear differential lock system. 4.0 qts. Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA with rear differential lock system. 4.2 qts. For GRN330L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTSHA with rear differential lock system.
- →DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
- →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 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
- →In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Toyota Tacoma?
- The 2021 Toyota Tacoma fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng): 10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Brake Fluid: — SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, Differential Gear Oil (4WD): 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Differential Gear Oil (Automatic Trans): 3.10 QTS. (2.93 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent Note: Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA without rear differential lock system. 3.22 qts. For GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA without rear differential lock system. 4.0 qts. Except for GRN330L-PRTSHA, GRN330L-PRTLHA, GRN310L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTLHA with rear differential lock system. 4.2 qts. For GRN330L-PRTSHA and GRN310L-PRTSHA with rear differential lock system., Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Automatic Trans): 11.10 QTS. (10.5 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 Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Engine Oil (3.5L Eng): 5.90 QTS. (5.58 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GL-5 multigrade engine oil SAE 0W-20 Note: 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 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Manual Transmission Fluid: 2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — API - GL-3 or GL-4, SAE 75W-90, Power Steering Fluid: — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III, Transfer Case Fluid: 1.10 QTS. (1.04 L) — Transfer Gear Oil LF or equivalent SAE 75W, Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.7L Eng): 9.20 QTS. (8.7 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Engine Coolant (2.7L Eng): 9.10 QTS. (8.61 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 Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Engine Oil (2.7L Eng): 5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GL-5 multigrade engine oil SAE 0W-20 Note: 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 may be used, but must be replaced w/ SAE 0W-20 at next change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Differential Gear Oil (Standard Trans): 4.00 QTS. (3.78 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Standard Trans): 10.80 QTS. (10.22 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 Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Toyota Tacoma take?
- The 2021 Toyota Tacoma takes 5.60 OZS. (0.16 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity..