Checked oil specs by engine
2012 Toyota Tacoma oil capacity, type & filter
The 2012 Toyota Tacoma takes 6.1 qt of 0W-20 (2.7L 4-Cyl) and 4.4 qt of 5W-30 (4.0L V6). Select your engine below before buying. Supported by 5 checked sources.
Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.
PRO-TEC PXL51348 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 2.7L 4-Cyl. 5 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
If you prefer a Toyota Genuine filter, look up the exact OEM part number in your owner’s manual or Toyota’s official parts catalog before ordering.
PRO-TEC PXL51348 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 4.0L V6. 4 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
If you prefer a Toyota Genuine filter, look up the exact OEM part number in your owner’s manual or Toyota’s official parts catalog before ordering.
Same oil capacity and viscosity as the 2010, 2011, 2014 model years in checked records.
Viscosity changed at this generation: this 2012 Toyota Tacoma uses 0W-20. Checked records show 2013 uses 5W-30. Confirm before purchasing oil.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2012 Toyota Tacoma oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.
The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.
With filter means the volume includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Quick reference for this 2012 Toyota Tacoma
- Capacity
- 6.1 qt (With filter)
- Oil type
- 0W-20
- Interval
- 5,000 mi / 6 mo
- Filter
- PRO-TEC PXL51348
- Capacity
- 4.4 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-30
- Interval
- 5,000 mi / 6 mo
- Filter
- PRO-TEC PXL51348
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.
Toyota Tacoma oil specs by year
The 2012 page is the fourteenth-newest Tacoma oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2013 model year — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.9 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K09 |
| 2024 | 7.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL10332 |
| 2023 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2022 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2021 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2020 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2019 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2018 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2017 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2016 | 6.2 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2015 | 5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2014 | 6.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2013 | 4.4 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2012 Current page | 6.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2011 | 6.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2010 | 6.1 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | PRO-TEC PXL51348 |
| 2009 | 5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2008 | 5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2007 | 5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 0W-20 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2006 | 5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
| 2005 | 5.5 qt (multiple engines) | 5W-30 | AMSOIL EA15K51 |
How we verified 2012 Toyota Tacoma oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.
This page checked 5 sources for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma. Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 5
- Last checked
- 2026-06-23
- Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database
- Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennzoil oil application database | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Checked source |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Change interval | 2026-06-23 | Visit brand site |
2012 Toyota Tacoma oil — questions before buying
- Can I use the same oil type for every 2012 Toyota Tacoma engine?
- No. Checked source rows list 0W-20 and 5W-30 across the engine options. Select your exact engine row first, then match the oil grade shown for that engine before buying.
- The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has multiple engine options — which specs apply to mine?
- The 2012 Toyota Tacoma has 2 engine options, and the checked fields can vary by engine. 2.7L 4-Cyl: 6.1 qt of 0W-20; 4.0L V6: 4.4 qt of 5W-30. Check the door jamb sticker, engine cover badge, or your owner's manual to identify your specific engine, then match it to the engine row on this page.
- Did the Toyota Tacoma change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the Toyota Tacoma has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2005–2006, 2013: 5W-30; 2007–2012, 2014–2025: 0W-20. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2012 Toyota Tacoma maintenance checklist
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Where to buy
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2012 Toyota Tacoma oil and filter, then match the listing specs against the capacity and viscosity shown above before adding to cart.
Search 2012 Toyota Tacoma oil & filter →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma to confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter fitment before checkout.
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