Wondering what type of oil to use in your Toyota Tundra? Blauparts is here to help! In this blog article, we've put together a Toyota Tundra oil type application list or guide to help you determine the correct Toyota oil type needed when changing your motor oil. We also briefly discuss the different types of Toyota oil such as ILSAC GF5 SAE 0W20 and 5W30 oil types. We offer a full line of premium approved European Toyota oils and convenient BLAU Oil Change Kits that include the necessary quantity of oil, oil type, oil filter, and hardware for 2000-2021 Toyota Tundra models.
With our long history as an independent service garage with over 30 years of hands-on experience in automotive service, we've seen many mechanical breakdowns on vehicles. Experience has shown that changing your oils and fluids is the most crucial preventive maintenance routine to avoid vehicle breakdowns. Regular oil change intervals and using high-quality OEM approved or Licensed engine oils in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations can significantly help extend the life of your engine to well over 150,000 miles and beyond, help improve fuel economy, and minimize engine mechanical and reliability issues.
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What Type of Oil Should I Use In My Toyota Tundra?
The owner's manual specifies the recommended Toyota oil, specifications, quality standards, and oil viscosity weight. Always consult the vehicle's service owner's manual to confirm what specific fluids or oils are required for your Toyota Tundra model. These specifications can typically be referenced in the owner's manual index under engine oil or operating fluids. If the owner's manual has been lost and it is difficult to determine what type of Toyota Tundra oil to use, refer to our BLAU® Oil Change Kits buttons below, which match the correct Tundra oil specification, oil filter, and hardware for each specific model and engine type.
Recommended Toyota Tundra Oil Type Specifications
Toyota ILSAC GF-5 Oil Type Specification
- ILSAC GF-5 oil specification is the correct recommended oil quality level for the Toyota Tundra engines.
- ILSAC GF-5 oil type also correlates to API SN oil specification.
- It has been noted that some prefer to use the newer ILSAC GF-6 oil specification. ILSAC GF6 oils are commonly recommended for the newer direct cylinder fuel injected Toyota engines. But the Toyota Tundra 5.7 and 4.6 V8 engines are port injection engines; thus, the ILSAC GF-6 formulation wouldn't be necessary.
- Toyota SAE 0W20 Oil Weight
The recommended Toyota Tundra oil weight for 4.6L & 5.7L V8 engines and newer 4.0L V6 is SAE 0W20. However, if Toyota SAE 0W20 oil is unavailable, a SAE 5W20 oil weight can be used (U.S. model region recommendation). - Toyota SAE 5W30 Oil Weight
The 2004-2009 4.7L Tundra and 2005-2010 4.0L V6 Tundra models recommend an SAE 5W30. Some geographical regions outside the US may recommend using thicker 10W30 weight oils in the Toyota Tundra. However, the primary recommended oil viscosity in the 2005-2010 Toyota Tundra V6 and 2000-2009 Tundra 4.7 V8 engine is 5w30. This offers improved cold start lubrication protection and performance over a thicker 10w engine oil.
Toyota SAE 0W20 Oil Type is Used in the following V8 Toyota Tundra Models:
- 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 models use ILSAC GF-5 SAE 0W20 oil type
- 2010-2019 Toyota Tundra 4.6L V8 models use ILSAC GF-5 SAE 0W20 oil type
Toyota SAE 0W20 Oil Type is Used in the following V6 Toyota Tundra Models:
- 2011-2014 Toyota Tundra 4.0L V6 models use ILSAC GF-5 SAE 0W20 oil type
Toyota SAE 5W30 Oil Type is Used in the following V6 Toyota Tundra Models:
- 2005-2010 Toyota Tundra 4.0L V6 models use ILSAC GF-5 SAE 5W30 oil type
Toyota SAE 5W30 Oil Type is Used in the following V8 Toyota Tundra Models:
- 2000-2009 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 models use ILSAC GF-5 SAE 5W30 oil type
Toyota Tundra Oil Fill Capacity
5.7L V8 Toyota Tundra Oil Fill Capacity
- 2018-2021 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 oil change fill capacity is 8.0 liters or 8.5 quarts
- 2010-2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 oil change fill capacity is 7.5 liters or 7.9 quarts
- 2007-2009 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8 oil change fill capacity is 7.0 liters or 7.4 quarts
4.6L V8 Toyota Tundra Oil Fill Capacity
- 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra 4.6L V8 oil change fill capacity is 8.0 liters or 8.5 quarts
- 2010-2017 Toyota Tundra 4.6L V8 oil change fill capacity is 7.5 liters or 7.9 quarts
4.0L V6 Toyota Tundra Oil Fill Capacity
- 2011-2014 Toyota Tundra 4.0L V6 oil change fill capacity is 6.1 liters or 6.44 quarts
- 2007-2010 Toyota Tundra 4.0L V6 oil change fill capacity is 5.2 liters or 5.49 quarts
- 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra 4.0L V6 oil change fill capacity is 4.5 liters or 4.75 quarts
4.7L V8 Toyota Tundra Oil Fill Capacity
- 2004-2009 Toyota Tundra 4.7L V8 oil change fill capacity is 6.2 liters or 6.55 quarts (VVT-i engine)
Importance of Not Overfilling Your Tundra Oil
It is important not to overfill your engine with oil. The below charts recommend adding 0.5 liters less engine oil than the total oil capacity called for Toyota Tundra. After changing the oil and filter, start the engine, and run it until it reaches the full operating temperature of approximately 180°F. Typically, it will take around 15 minutes to achieve engine operating temperature. With the vehicle on level ground, wait a minute or two once the engine is shut off. Then, check the dipstick oil level or use the vehicle's onboard Multimedia Interface computer system to check the oil level. Fill the engine to the full mark. This is the correct way to check the engine oil level and avoid overfilling the engine crankcase when performing your Tundra oil change. Following this procedure allows the oil in the engine to warm up and expand so that the dipstick reflects the accurate oil level in the engine. It is also good to ensure your engine and oil are warm before draining because this allows the oil to flow or drain down to the engine's oil pan sump for a more thorough and complete draining of the old engine oil.
Overfilling engine oil is a common mistake. If checking the Tundra oil level when the engine is cold, remember that the oil has not fully expanded and if the oil is topped off to the maximum fill level on the dipstick, the engine will likely be overfilled. If the engine oil is overfilled, the excess oil expands, resulting in excess crankcase pressure, which can make its way into the engine's crankcase ventilation breather hoses, PVC valves, and EGR systems. The excess oil will create above-normal engine crankcase pressure and above-normal oil smog, or mist, known as blowby. The excess blowby can pollute the air the engine is ingesting for combustion and impairs the engine PCV ventilation and the EGR systems. When the engine experiences repeated overfilling, the excess blowby will likely contribute to an oily carbon buildup on the topside of the engine's intake and exhaust valves. Over time, repeated overfilling can also cause oily residue and carbon buildup in expensive emission system components and cause catalytic converters, EGR valves, oxygen sensors, EGT sensors, and engine filters to plug up and fail prematurely.
Toyota Tundra Oil Change Interval
The recommended Toyota Tundra oil change intervals may depend on your exact year and engine option and circumstances.
Important Information! The below oil change interval recommendations should only be followed with an oil that has the OEM Toyota Tundra oil quality specifications listed explicitly on the datasheet or oil bottle, along with an OEM oil filter designed for extended oil change intervals. Using engine oils labeled without the correct Toyota Tundra oil type specification, and using generic aftermarket oil filters, could lead to engine mechanical breakdowns and reliability issues associated with the vehicle's emission system components.
Tundra 4.0L V6, 4.7L, 4.6L, and 5.7L V8 engines:
- The recommended oil change interval is every 5,000 miles or every 6 months, whichever occurs first or vehicle onboard computer maintenance system.
Under certain circumstances, we recommend performing oil change intervals more frequently. If the vehicle is exposed to any of the below-driving conditions, consider changing the engine oil sooner. Examples:
- The engine is new and is still going through the break-in period.
- The engine is consistently under load and subject to conditions such as sustained high speeds or in spirited driving conditions.
- Consistently using ethanol types of gasoline (premium non-ethanol types of gasoline recommended for extended oil change intervals).
- Driving short distances or stop-and-go intermittent driving where complete engine operating temperature is not reached—especially in cold winter climates.
- Running the engine at idle for an extended period.
- Drive-in extreme hot summer temperatures for an extended period.
Modern synthetic engine oils have motivated some owners to run their oil longer than the recommended change interval or oil change service. However, it is the best practice to stick to the Toyota Tundra recommended oil change interval. We feel that the vehicle manufacturers have done due diligence in defining the correct engine oil specification requirements and quality standards, and precisely how many miles an owner should run the oil to ensure the best engine longevity. If you choose to run an oil with an OEM Approval beyond the recommended change interval, it would be a good practice to confirm it can be run safely beyond it, by collecting a sample of your used engine oil. After collecting the sample, you should send it to an oil analysis laboratory so they can analyze and test the oil to confirm it has not broken down, and it is still maintaining its ability to provide maximum lubrication protection for whatever length of oil change interval you may be choosing.
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Technical Advantages:
- Convenient BLAU® oil change kits with the correct spec oil and quantities for your specific vehicle make and model
- Oils feature factory OEM approvals or exceed your vehicle manufacturer's specific oil specification requirements
- Sustainable motor oils that conserve the environment, improve fuel economy, and reduce exhaust/carbon emissions
- High-quality oil allows for longer oil change intervals and extended service life that conserve the Earth's resources
- Motor oils using the latest advanced oil technologies with improved lubricating properties
- High-performance oils with better HTHS, Noak, and TBN performance levels
- Motor oils with better cold temperature pour points and high heat flashpoints
- Better engine protection against sludging, coking, and varnish in the piston ring and valve train areas
- Long-life OEM oil filters for extended oil change intervals
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