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Oil capacity (4.0L V6)

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by bigmooze, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. Aug 4, 2009 at 5:27 PM
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    bigmooze

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    Can someone clarify how much oil I should have put in my truck at the last oil change?

    I'm using 5W30 (not that it affects capacity). My dealership tech says 5.6L, the owner's manual says 5.2L (with filter), and I could only find torque specs for the truck in the FSM.
     
  2. Aug 4, 2009 at 5:29 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    5.5 quarts. With a filter change.
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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    Geez Chris, you're gonna make me convert that myself??? Hahaha, thanks man.

    BTW: just for quick reference for others in the future, 5.5 qts = 5.2 L
     
  4. Aug 4, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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    LOL! Soorry....I dont do conversions. :eek:
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2013 at 4:10 AM
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    Did my 1st oil change today (previous 2 years came with the new truck purchase). I expected to have to put in the 5.5 qts with a filter change, and I THOUGHT all the oil was drained out, but it took only about 4 qts before hitting the FULL mark on the dipstick. I left the filler cap off while draining but hadn't yet removed the filter - maybe that needs to happen first? Thanks for any pointers!
     
  6. Oct 29, 2013 at 5:30 AM
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    You didn't mistakenly drain the tranny, did you? Also, the dipstick isn't worth a shit.
     
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    Thanks for the reply. Definitely the crankcase not the tranny!

    I was wondering about the dipstick. It always shows a higher level on one side of the blade than the other, apparently where it rubs against the tube as you slide it in and out. And you have to let things quiet down a few minutes after running the engine before trying to read it. But I was getting consistent readings on ONE side as I added oil so I think it can be accurate if you know how to use it. Have other people reported issues with this?
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2013 at 3:47 AM
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    I just drain the sump, replace the filter and pour in 5.2L of fresh oil. Some people, including myself, struggle with getting a decent reading on the dipstick. I always seem to drain out about 4.8 to 5L of old oil at each change and that's been the case since I bought the truck.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2013 at 4:00 AM
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    I find it easier to pour some oil in and wait just a few min to let it drain down into the pan. I usually get the best reading that way. As far as tiercel only having to add 4 qts back there seems to be problem there. You did pull the skid plate to get to the oil pan? Definately need to figure that out.
     
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    not needed unless hes got aftermarket skids :notsure:


    either way.

    4.0 V6 should take 5.5 to a hair under 5.7 quarts.
     
  11. Oct 30, 2013 at 4:29 AM
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    My bad, us first gens have to pull the skids to change ours.
     
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    I did this one time on accident and well I was an idiot and ruined my tranny so I traded in my 4Runner and got my new taco
     
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    Ive been using 5 qt jug since day 1. Hassle buying extra qt use half/save. 5 qt jug in drain into older jug use zip lock bag catch oil from oil. Also have fumoto value never a drop on floor.
     
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    Post is from 2009 haha. 5qt is agreed on for all 4.0's
     
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    I was looking up my 2019 rav4 oil capacity 4.8 qt then thought about my 05 taco capacity 5.5 but I've never gone over 5. Hate having buy the extra qt
     
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    The area between the dots is called the safe zone for a reason :thumbsup:
     
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    Yeah you would think but the read on dip stick is all over the place.
     
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    Pull it out, leave it to the side while you're changing the oil. After you fill it with about 5 qts and run it, let it sit for a few minutes before inserting the stick.

    Only stick it once or twice, after that the oil gets pulled up into the dipstick tube and makes the stick hard to read
     

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