2025 (6th Gen) 4Runner Engine Oil Type, Oil Change & Capacity

[Administrator]

What Oil to Use on the 6th Generation 4Runner, How Much, and When to Check It

(Reference: 2025 Owner’s Manual, pg. 618–619)
Link to Owners Manual: https://trail4runner.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-4runner-owners-manual.pdf

Maintaining proper engine oil levels and using the correct type of oil is critical for engine performance and longevity - especially with the turbocharged T24A-FTS engine found in the 2025 4Runner. There will always be people who swear by different methods, different products, specific brands and the list goes on.

Recommended Oil Type​

Toyota recommends Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or an equivalent that meets the following criteria:

• Oil Grade: ILSAC GF-6A
• Viscosity: SAE 0W-20
• SAE 0W-20 offers ideal performance for fuel economy, engine protection, and cold-start reliability

If 0W-20 is unavailable in a pinch, SAE 5W-20 may be used temporarily but must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change.

Oil Capacity​

Oil capacity depends on whether or not the oil filter is replaced during the change:

• With Filter: 5.9 qt. (5.6 L)
• Without Filter: 5.6 qt. (5.3 L)

Always warm up the engine and wait about 8 minutes before checking the dipstick. Oil level should fall between the low and upper refill marks.

Oil Change Notes​

• After changing the oil, reset the maintenance data in the multi-information display
• Overfilling or using the wrong viscosity can damage the engine
• If you frequently tow, idle for long periods, or drive short distances in cold weather, check your oil more often

2025 4Runner Engine Oil Type and Capacity Diagram​

For visual specs and dipstick reference, see pages 618–619 of the Owner’s Manual.

 

[Trail4R]

Refer to this thread for a full oil change guide:

Thread '6th Gen 4Runner Engine Oil Change Guide'

Yesterday at 12:18 AM

2025 (6th Gen) 4Runner Engine Oil Change Step By Step Process on Hybrid TRD OR​

For a reference on oil change intervals and details from the owner's manual, check these threads:

• Recommended Maintenance Intervals (pg. 520)
• Engine Oil Type & Capacity (pg. 616)

We changed the oil at 1700-miles because there were a few other people on the Facebook group who claimed to have seen an abnormal amount of metal shavings in the oil at around 500-miles. I figured, why not change it now while I had all the supplies and had a weekend free. We used AMS oil SAE 0W-20 because...

• Trail4R
• Replies: 3
• Forum: Maintenance