2016–2021 Toyota Tacoma Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2016–2021 Toyota Tacoma with the 2TR-FE (late) engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Toyota 2.7L 4-cylinder Tacoma — 2016–2021
2016–2021 Tacoma
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✅ 2016+ Tacoma 4-cyl switched to a cartridge filter — make sure you have the 64mm cap socket before you start. Different from the earlier spin-on style.
⚠️ Note: 2005–2015 Tacoma 4-cyl used a spin-on filter and 5W-30 oil — different procedure. This guide covers 2016–2021 only.
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Oil Type
0W-20 Full Synthetic
Capacity
5.8 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Toyota #04152-YZZA1 | 64mm cap socket required
Engine Code
2TR-FE (late)
Tools You'll Need
- 64mm oil filter housing cap socket (Toyota-specific — essential)
- 14mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 2 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Toyota #90430-12031)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
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| Drain plug size | 14mm | Torque: 27 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Toyota #90430-12031 |
| Filter type | Cartridge — 64mm cap socket required |
| Filter location | Top of engine |
| 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 comfortably.
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