What oil does the Toyota 4Runner take?

6.6 quarts (6.2 L) of 0W-20 with a filter change, 6.0 quarts without — and that's every 2014–2024 4Runner, since they all use the same 4.0L 1GR-FE V6. The manual allows 5W-20 only if 0W-20 isn't available, and says to return to 0W-20 at the next change.

Can I run 5W-30 in the 1GR-FE like older Toyotas did?

The U.S. 4Runner manual specifies 0W-20 (with 5W-20 as the only listed fallback). The same engine ran 5W-30 in earlier Tacomas, and Toyota's own Puerto Rico section permits up to 15W-40 — so the engine tolerates heavier oil — but for warranty, cold starts, and fuel economy, stick with what your manual prints: 0W-20.

Did any capacities change between 2014 and 2024?

No. We compared the 2016, 2020, and 2023 owner's manuals line by line — oil, coolant, transmission, transfer case, and differential figures are identical. The only print difference is the oil-grade label (ILSAC GF-5 vs GF-6A) and it doesn't change what you buy. The one variation is by trim: the full-time-4WD Limited has different transfer case and front diff fills.

What's the lug nut torque on a 4Runner?

76 lb-ft (103 N·m) for aluminum wheels — which is what nearly every 4Runner wears — and 83 lb-ft (112 N·m) for steel wheels, per the owner's manual. Most people assume the Toyota-truck 83 number; on alloys that's overtightened.

How often should the transmission fluid be changed?

Toyota calls the A750's ATF WS "lifetime" fluid under normal use and prints only the total capacity (11.3 qt). A pan drain-and-refill swaps roughly a third of it, so a drain-and-fill every 60k miles — especially if you tow — is the cheap-insurance approach most Toyota techs recommend.

2014–2024 Toyota 4Runner Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

Quick answer

The 2014–2024 Toyota 4Runner's 4.0L V6 takes 6.6 quarts (6.2 L) of 0W-20 oil with a filter change — 6.0 quarts without — identical for all eleven model years. The cooling system holds 11.1 quarts of Toyota pink Super Long Life coolant, and the 5-speed automatic holds 11.3 quarts of ATF WS total.

Specs compiled from the official Toyota owner's manuals for the 2016, 2020, and 2023 4Runner — and here's the punchline: every printed number is identical. One engine (the 4.0L 1GR-FE V6), one transmission (the A750 5-speed automatic), and the same fluid capacities for the whole eleven-year run make this the easiest Toyota of its era to service; the only spec that changed on paper was the oil-grade label (ILSAC GF-5 → GF-6A in later years), which doesn't affect what you buy. The one fork to watch is the 4WD system: SR5, TRD Off-Road, and TRD Pro use part-time 4WD, while the Limited's full-time system carries a center differential and slightly different transfer-case and front-diff fills. 2014–2015 owners: the drivetrain is unchanged, but we verified 2016-on manuals — double-check yours before servicing.

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4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) — every year, 2014–2024

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	6.6 qt (6.2 L)
Engine oil — without filter	6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20 (5W-20 only if 0W-20 is unavailable — return to 0W-20 at the next change)
Oil filter	Toyota 90915-YZZG2 (spin-on) — not named in the manual; verify
Automatic, 5-speed (A750E/F) — total	11.3 qt (10.7 L) total — the manual prints the total only; a pan drain-and-refill takes roughly a third of that — Toyota ATF WS
Coolant (engine)	11.1 qt (10.5 L) — Toyota Super Long Life (pink), sold 50/50 pre-mixed in the U.S.
Transfer case — part-time 4WD (SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro)	1.1 qt (1.0 L) — Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF, SAE 75W
Transfer case — full-time 4WD (Limited)	1.5 qt (1.4 L) — Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF, SAE 75W
Front differential — part-time 4WD	1.6 qt (1.55 L) — Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Front differential — full-time 4WD (Limited)	1.5 qt (1.40 L) — Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential — without locker	2.9 qt (2.70 L) — Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential — with e-locker (TRD Off-Road / TRD Pro)	2.8 qt (2.65 L) — Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Oil drain plug torque: 30 lb-ft (41 N·m) — factory service spec, not printed in the owner's manual; verify

Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.

Quick reference

Factory tire sizes	P265/70R17 113S · P245/60R20 107H (Limited)
Tire pressure (all four + spare)	32 psi (220 kPa)
Lug nut torque	76 lb-ft (103 N·m) aluminum wheels · 83 lb-ft (112 N·m) steel — most 4Runners have aluminum
Spark plugs / gap	Denso SK16HR11 iridium, gap 0.043" (1.1 mm) — never re-gap
Fuel tank	23.0 gal (87 L), regular unleaded
Towing capacity	5,000 lb (2,270 kg)
Battery group size	Group 24F — not printed in the manual; verify

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item	Interval
Engine oil & filter	10,000 mi / 12 months with 0W-20, normal driving; 5,000 mi if you tow, go off-road, or do mostly short trips
Tire rotation	Every 5,000 mi
Engine air filter	Every 30,000 mi — sooner if you drive dusty roads
Cabin air filter	Every 30,000 mi
Spark plugs	120,000 mi (factory iridium)
Engine coolant	First at 100,000 mi, then every 50,000 mi
Transfer case & differential oils	Replace every 30,000 mi under Toyota's severe schedule (towing/off-road); inspect at every rotation otherwise

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DIY oil change — quick steps

1 Warm up and get under it

Run the engine 2–3 minutes so the oil drains freely, then park level. The 4Runner sits high enough that you won't need ramps. Most trims have a cutout in the front skid plate that lines up with the drain plug and filter; if yours doesn't, the plate comes off with four bolts.
2 Drain the old oil

Place the pan under the drain plug, back the plug out with a 14mm socket, and let it drain at least 5 minutes — 6+ quarts takes a while. Replace the crush washer; it's a one-use part and the reason these plugs seep when reused.
3 Replace the filter

The 1GR-FE uses an old-school spin-on filter reachable from below. Wipe the mounting surface, smear fresh oil on the new filter's gasket, thread it on by hand, and tighten 3/4 turn past gasket contact.
4 Refill with 0W-20

Reinstall the drain plug snug (30 lb-ft is the accepted spec), then pour in about 6 quarts of 0W-20. The dipstick's low-to-full range is 1.8 quarts per the manual, so add the last half quart in stages and check rather than dumping all 6.6 at once.
5 Check for leaks and reset

Start the engine, idle a minute, and look for seepage at the plug and filter. Shut off, wait five minutes, recheck the dipstick, and reset the maintenance reminder with the procedure below.

How to reset the oil maintenance light

1 Show Trip A on the display

Turn the ignition ON (don't start the engine) and press the display/trip button until the meter shows TRIP A. Then turn the ignition off. This is the step people miss — the reset only takes from the trip display.
2 Hold the button and switch back on

Press and hold the trip/reset button, and while holding it, turn the ignition back ON (push-start trucks: press the start button twice without touching the brake). Keep holding through the dash light show.
3 Wait for zeros

After several seconds the display blanks or shows zeros and the MAINT REQD / maintenance message clears. Release and switch off. If it didn't take, repeat — and on some years the plain ODO display works where TRIP A doesn't.

Common problems on this vehicle

Denso fuel pump recall (2018–2019)

2018–2019 4Runners are covered by the Denso low-pressure fuel pump recall (NHTSA 20V-012, amended March 2020; Toyota campaign 20TA02): the in-tank pump can quit, causing rough running, stalling, or a no-start — sometimes at highway speed. Run your VIN in our recall tool; the improved pump assembly is free at any Toyota dealer if the recall is open on your truck.

Takata passenger airbag inflator (2014–2016)

2010–2016 4Runners were swept into the phased Takata recalls for the front passenger airbag inflator (Toyota campaigns J0A/J0B/J0C): degraded propellant can rupture the inflator in a crash. Most have been fixed by now, but used-truck buyers should still run the VIN — the replacement is free and this is the one recall you never skip.

EVAP codes and the charcoal canister

Like its Tacoma sibling, the 4Runner loves to set P0441, P0455, or P0446. Check the gas cap first — tighten until it clicks, clear the code, drive a week. If it returns, the charcoal canister assembly is the usual culprit on these trucks; it lives near the fuel tank and is a bolt-on (if not cheap) part.

Related code: P0441

Brake judder / fast front rotor wear

No recall here, just a pattern owners report constantly: a steering-wheel shimmy under braking that returns every 20–30k miles. A 4,700-lb SUV is hard on rotors, and uneven lug torque makes it worse. Quality rotors and pads plus a torque wrench at every wheel-off (76 lb-ft on alloys — not the shop gun's 120) is the combination that makes it stay fixed.

Underbody surface rust in salt states

The 5th-gen escaped the frame-replacement sagas of older Toyota trucks, and there's no frame campaign for these years — but rust-belt 4Runners still grow heavy surface rust on the frame, skid plates, and KDSS/suspension hardware. If you live where roads are salted: wash the underbody in winter, and an annual oil-based undercoating is cheap insurance. Buying used? Put it on a lift first.

Codes this vehicle is known for

Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.

Open recalls

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:

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Frequently asked questions

What oil does the Toyota 4Runner take?: 6.6 quarts (6.2 L) of 0W-20 with a filter change, 6.0 quarts without — and that's every 2014–2024 4Runner, since they all use the same 4.0L 1GR-FE V6. The manual allows 5W-20 only if 0W-20 isn't available, and says to return to 0W-20 at the next change.
Can I run 5W-30 in the 1GR-FE like older Toyotas did?: The U.S. 4Runner manual specifies 0W-20 (with 5W-20 as the only listed fallback). The same engine ran 5W-30 in earlier Tacomas, and Toyota's own Puerto Rico section permits up to 15W-40 — so the engine tolerates heavier oil — but for warranty, cold starts, and fuel economy, stick with what your manual prints: 0W-20.
Did any capacities change between 2014 and 2024?: No. We compared the 2016, 2020, and 2023 owner's manuals line by line — oil, coolant, transmission, transfer case, and differential figures are identical. The only print difference is the oil-grade label (ILSAC GF-5 vs GF-6A) and it doesn't change what you buy. The one variation is by trim: the full-time-4WD Limited has different transfer case and front diff fills.
What's the lug nut torque on a 4Runner?: 76 lb-ft (103 N·m) for aluminum wheels — which is what nearly every 4Runner wears — and 83 lb-ft (112 N·m) for steel wheels, per the owner's manual. Most people assume the Toyota-truck 83 number; on alloys that's overtightened.
How often should the transmission fluid be changed?: Toyota calls the A750's ATF WS "lifetime" fluid under normal use and prints only the total capacity (11.3 qt). A pan drain-and-refill swaps roughly a third of it, so a drain-and-fill every 60k miles — especially if you tow — is the cheap-insurance approach most Toyota techs recommend.

2014–2024 Toyota 4Runner Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) — every year, 2014–2024

Quick reference

Maintenance schedule highlights

Exact products for this vehicle

DIY oil change — quick steps

1 Warm up and get under it

2 Drain the old oil

3 Replace the filter

4 Refill with 0W-20

5 Check for leaks and reset