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Toyota Tacoma Transmission Fluid
Which transmission fluid the Toyota Tacoma uses by model year and transmission, and how to check the level.
Quick answer
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV on the 2005 4-speed automatic; Toyota Genuine ATF WS on the 2005 5-speed and the 2024 non-hybrid automatic. Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Dipstick: Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual. The 2005 owner's manual lists different fluids for the 4-speed and 5-speed automatics — check which one your truck has before buying fluid. Fill capacity and change interval depend on your exact year, engine and transmission, so they are not listed here — use your owner's manual.
Updated October 24, 2026
Fluid specifications
- Fluid (confirm for your year)
- Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV on the 2005 4-speed automatic; Toyota Genuine ATF WS on the 2005 5-speed and the 2024 non-hybrid automatic. Other years: confirm in your owner's manual
- Transmission
- 4-, 5-, 6- or 8-speed automatic depending on year
- Capacity and interval
- Not listed — varies by year, engine and transmission. See your owner's manual.
- Dipstick
- Not confirmed for every year — see your owner's manual
- Applies to
- 2005–present
Official documents checked for this page
These cover only the model years named above, not every configuration.
This is general guidance for the Toyota Tacoma. Always confirm the exact fluid spec and capacity for your model year in the owner's manual before servicing. Official source: Toyota owner's manuals.
How to check it
Check the transmission fluid section of your Toyota Tacoma owner's manual first — it says whether your version has a dipstick, is checked at a fill/level plug at a set temperature, or should be checked by a dealer. See our step-by-step guides:
Frequently asked questions
What type of transmission fluid does the Toyota Tacoma use?+
For the Toyota Tacoma: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV on the 2005 4-speed automatic; Toyota Genuine ATF WS on the 2005 5-speed and the 2024 non-hybrid automatic. Other years: confirm in your owner's manual. Always confirm the exact specification for your model year in the owner's manual before topping up or changing fluid — using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission.
Does the Toyota Tacoma have a transmission dipstick?+
We have not confirmed this for every Toyota Tacoma model year. The official documents we checked are listed on this page; your owner's manual's transmission fluid section says whether your version has a dipstick or should be checked by a dealer.
How often should Toyota Tacoma transmission fluid be changed?+
The interval depends on your model year, transmission and how the vehicle is used, so we do not publish a single number for the Toyota Tacoma. Your owner's manual or maintenance schedule gives the interval, usually with a shorter one for severe service such as towing, extreme heat or stop-and-go driving.
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