2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2005–2015 Toyota Tacoma with the 2TR-FE (early) engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Toyota 2.7L 4-cylinder Tacoma — 2005–2015
2005–2015 Tacoma
First Timer Friendly
✅ 2005–2015 Tacoma 4-cylinder uses a traditional spin-on filter — no special socket needed. Straightforward oil change. Good starter DIY job.
⚠️ Important: 2016–2021 Tacoma 4-cylinder switched to a cartridge filter requiring a 64mm cap socket. If your Tacoma is 2016 or newer search for Tacoma 2018 for the correct guide.
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Oil Type
5W-30 Full Synthetic
Capacity
5.8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Toyota #90915-YZZD2 | Fram PH3614 | Wix 51348
Engine Code
2TR-FE (early)
Tools You'll Need
- 14mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (standard spin-on type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 2 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Toyota #90430-12031)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by 1A Auto — Watch on YouTube ↗
| Drain plug size | 14mm | Torque: 27 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Toyota #90430-12031 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench, no special socket needed |
| Filter location | Driver side of engine block |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Hold trip odometer button with key in ON position. Cycle until maintenance light blinks and resets. |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 5.8 quarts Oil Pal handles this drain with plenty of room to spare.
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