Toyota Tundra Oil Capacity by Engine & Year (2026 Reference Guide)

You're standing in the driveway with a fresh jug of 0W-20 and a drain pan under the skid plate. The 2022 Tundra's twin-turbo V6 is cooling down after a long tow home. You already know the old 5.7 V8 took 7.4 quarts, but this new engine drinks more than most owners expect. Underfilling a $60,000 truck is the fastest way to ruin a Saturday. Oil capacity on the Tundra changed hard across generations. This guide gives you exact quart counts for every engine Toyota bolted into a Tundra, from 2000 through 2026.

Quick Answer

The 2022-2026 Tundra i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX 3.5L twin-turbo V6 takes 10.2 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic with a new filter. The 2007-2021 5.7L V8 takes 7.4 quarts of 5W-30. The 2000-2009 4.7L V8 takes 6.4 quarts of 5W-30. The 2000-2004 4.0L V6 takes 5.5 quarts of 5W-30. Always confirm with your owner's manual and swap the filter every change.

Tundra Oil Capacity at a Glance. Full Chart by Engine

Every Tundra generation swings the capacity number, so a one-line answer won't do. Here's the whole family in one shot, filter included.

Engine	Model Years	Oil Capacity (with filter)	Recommended Viscosity
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 (i-FORCE)	2022-2026	10.2 qt	0W-20 Full Synthetic
3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid (i-FORCE MAX)	2022-2026	10.2 qt	0W-20 Full Synthetic
5.7L V8 (3UR-FE)	2007-2021	7.4 qt	5W-30
4.6L V8 (1UR-FE)	2010-2019	6.6 qt	5W-30
4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE)	2000-2009	6.4 qt	5W-30
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE)	2005-2015	5.5 qt	5W-30
3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE)	2000-2004	5.5 qt	5W-30

Match your VIN year to this chart, then double-check with the sticker under your hood. The number you pour is the "with filter" figure. If you skip the filter, you'll be slightly over. Most Tundra owners change the filter every time and stop guessing.

One thing to flag: the drain-only number runs about 0.4 to 0.6 quarts less than the filter-included figure. Toyota lists the filter-included spec, and that's what you'll see on the driver-door jamb or in the owner's manual glovebox card.

2022-2026 Tundra: The 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 and i-FORCE MAX

This is the engine that catches guys off guard. Toyota walked away from the 5.7 V8 in 2022 and dropped in a twin-turbo 3.5L V6. Smaller displacement, way more oil.

3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 (Non-Hybrid)

The standard i-FORCE twin-turbo puts down 389 hp in most trims and holds 10.2 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic. If you're used to the old V8's 7.4-quart fill, that extra 2.8 quarts feels wrong the first time you pour it. It isn't. Two turbos need dedicated lubrication circuits. The sump is deeper, and oil passages route more volume to keep bearing temps in check.

3.5L i-FORCE MAX (Hybrid)

Same block, same 10.2 quart figure, same 0W-20. The hybrid motor sits between the engine and the 10-speed automatic, so it doesn't share the oil circuit. You still fill the engine like a non-hybrid.

Toyota's recommended interval on both engines is 10,000 miles with full synthetic. If you tow every weekend or crawl trails in dust, cut that in half. If you want more on how these seats hold up over 100k of that kind of use, how seat covers fit a Toyota Tundra walks through it by trim.

2007-2021 Tundra: The 5.7L V8 Oil Capacity

The 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 is the engine most Tundra owners still picture when someone says "Tundra." Fifteen model years, one of the most bulletproof V8s Toyota ever built.

Capacity is 7.4 quarts with a new filter, and Toyota specs 5W-30. Doesn't matter if you've got a 2008 double cab or a 2021 CrewMax TRD Pro. Same number, same viscosity. Most 5.7 owners run full synthetic and stretch the change to 10,000 miles. Toyota's severe-service schedule calls for 5,000 miles on conventional, which is the safer play if you tow a trailer or plow snow.

Filter part number for the 5.7 is 04152-YZZA1 or equivalent aftermarket. Torque the cartridge housing to 18 ft-lb and don't crank it past that. The plastic cap will crack. Ask anyone with a 2nd-gen who's replaced a housing at 80k miles and they'll tell you the same thing.

2000-2009 Tundra: The 4.7L V8 Oil Capacity

The 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 ran from the first Tundra in 2000 all the way through 2009 in some fleet configurations. Iron block, timing belt (not chain), and one of the most oil-tolerant V8s in the class.

Capacity is 6.4 quarts with the filter, and Toyota specs 5W-30. Conventional or synthetic both work. The 2UZ isn't picky. First-gen (2000-2006) and the tail-end second-gen (2007-2009) share the same spec. If you're running an early Tundra with 200k-plus miles, don't overthink it. Fresh 5W-30 every 5,000 miles and a new filter each time will keep this engine alive past 300k.

The dipstick sits on the passenger side, and the drain plug takes a 14mm socket. Fill neck is under the yellow cap up top. Simple truck, simple job.

4.0L V6 Tundra Models: Oil Capacity and Spec

Most guides skip this engine, which is why you're probably here. The 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 showed up in base-trim Tundras from 2005 to 2015. It was the fleet and work-truck motor with no frills and cheap running costs.

Capacity is 5.5 quarts with a filter, viscosity is 5W-30. Same drain-and-fill routine as the V8s, just less oil to buy. If you've got a 2007 regular cab 4.0 with vinyl floors and no options, this is your number. The earlier 3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) in the 2000-2004 Tundras also holds 5.5 quarts of 5W-30.

Oil Viscosity Guide: Which Weight Your Tundra Actually Needs

Here's where owners get in trouble. Not every Tundra takes the same oil, and the twin-turbo V6 is picky.

0W-20 Full Synthetic, required for the 2022-2026 3.5L twin-turbo (both standard and i-FORCE MAX). Toyota's spec is firm. The turbo bearings and variable-valve-timing solenoids are dialed in for that viscosity at cold-start. Substitute 5W-30 and you'll see slower oil pressure build on a cold morning. You're also outside warranty.

5W-30, every V8 Tundra (4.6L, 4.7L, 5.7L) and every V6 through 2015. Conventional or synthetic both work. If you live somewhere that hits -10°F in January, some owners drop to 5W-20 for winter and go back in spring. That's fine per Toyota's cold-climate note.

The question I see most on forums: "Can I run 5W-30 in my 2023 Tundra?" Short answer: no. Long answer: also no. Check the Toyota spec page if you want it from the horse's mouth. The twin-turbo needs 0W-20, and running anything heavier is asking for cold-start wear on those turbo bearings.

How to Check and Add Oil on a Tundra

The dipstick lives on the passenger side of the engine on every V8 Tundra, driver side on the twin-turbo V6. Yellow handle, hard to miss.

Warm the engine for a minute, shut it off, and wait 5 full minutes for oil to drain back to the pan. Pull the stick, wipe it, reseat it, pull it again. The MIN and MAX hash marks are roughly 1 quart apart on the V8s and about 1.4 quarts apart on the twin-turbo V6.

If you're on the low mark, add half a quart, wait two minutes, and recheck. Don't dump a full quart in blind. Overfilling a turbo engine will push oil past the seals and into the intake tract. That's a $2,000 mistake dressed up as a $6 oil top-off.

Add when the stick reads below the MIN dot between changes. Change the oil when the maintenance-required light kicks on or you hit the mileage interval, whichever comes first.

Oil Change Intervals for Every Tundra Generation

Toyota's factory intervals are a starting point, not a rulebook. Here's what actually works in the real world:

• 2022-2026 3.5L Twin-Turbo (i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX): 10,000 miles on full synthetic 0W-20. Cut to 5,000 miles for severe duty.
• 2007-2021 5.7L V8: 10,000 miles on full synthetic, 5,000 on conventional 5W-30.
• 2010-2019 4.6L V8: 5,000 to 10,000 depending on oil grade.
• 2000-2009 4.7L V8: 5,000-mile interval is the sweet spot.
• 4.0L / 3.4L V6: 5,000 miles on 5W-30.

Severe duty means towing over 5,000 lbs regularly, dusty roads, extended idling, or short trips under 10 miles where the engine never fully warms. If any of those sound like your driving, run the shorter interval. Your bearings will thank you at 200k.

While You're Under the Hood: Protecting the Rest of Your Tundra

Maintenance day is where interiors go to die. Greasy shop rags tossed on the driver's seat while you run inside for the socket you forgot. Muddy work boots ground into the factory cloth after you crawl out from under the truck. A quart of 5W-30 tipped over in the crew cab because you left it standing on the console.

I've watched a guy scrub a black leather Tundra seat for an hour trying to get filter oil out of the perforations. It never fully came out. That truck was two years old.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much oil does a 5.7L Tundra take?

The 5.7L V8 Tundra (2007-2021) takes 7.4 quarts of 5W-30 with a new filter. Fill it slowly through the cap on top of the valve cover, let it settle for a minute, then check the dipstick. If you're on the MAX line, you're done. Every 5.7L hits 7.4 quarts cleanly with a filter swap. No guesswork.

Q: Can I use 5W-30 instead of 0W-20 in a Toyota Tundra?

No, not in the 2022-2026 twin-turbo. Toyota's spec is 0W-20 full synthetic, and the turbo bearings plus variable-valve-timing hardware are calibrated for that viscosity at cold-start. Running 5W-30 slows oil pressure build on cold mornings and can void your warranty. In the older V8s (4.7L, 5.7L), 5W-30 is the correct spec. No substitution needed.

Q: What kind of oil does a Toyota Tundra 4.7 take?

The 4.7L V8 Tundra takes 5W-30 motor oil, and Toyota approved both conventional and full synthetic for this engine. Capacity is 6.4 quarts with the filter. The 2UZ-FE 4.7 isn't picky. Plenty of these engines have crossed 300,000 miles on regular 5,000-mile changes with whatever 5W-30 was on sale that week.

Q: How much oil does a 5.7L V8 hold?

A 5.7L V8, whether in a Tundra, Sequoia, or Land Cruiser application, typically holds 7.4 to 8.0 quarts with a filter change. For the Tundra specifically, the spec is 7.4 quarts of 5W-30. If you cross-shop the Sequoia 5.7, that one's the same number. Toyota kept the sump spec consistent across the 3UR-FE family.

Q: How often should I change the oil on a 2022 or newer Tundra?

Toyota recommends every 10,000 miles for the 3.5L twin-turbo V6 using full synthetic 0W-20. If you tow frequently, drive in dusty conditions, or do lots of short trips where the engine barely warms up, drop to a 5,000-mile interval. Turbos punish neglected oil harder than naturally-aspirated engines. Fresh oil is cheap insurance on a $60k truck.

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