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Toyota Tacoma Transmission Fluid
The correct transmission fluid for the Toyota Tacoma, how much it takes, how often to change it, and how to check the level.
Quick answer
The Toyota Tacoma typically uses Toyota Genuine ATF WS. Refill capacity on a drain-and-fill is ≈ 3.5–4.0 qt drain-and-fill, with a common change interval of inspect by ~60,000 mi; sooner with towing or off-road use. Dipstick: No. Heavy loads, towing, and off-roading shorten the interval — consider checking around 30,000 mi.
Fluid specifications
- Recommended fluid
- Toyota Genuine ATF WS
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic (AC60 and later)
- Refill capacity
- ≈ 3.5–4.0 qt drain-and-fill
- Change interval
- inspect by ~60,000 mi; sooner with towing or off-road use
- Dipstick
- No
- Applies to
- 2005–present
Figures are 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.
How to check it
Because the Toyota Tacoma is sealed, the fluid is checked from underneath at the fill/level plug with the vehicle level and the fluid at a specified temperature. See our step-by-step guides:
Frequently asked questions
What type of transmission fluid does the Toyota Tacoma use?+
The Toyota Tacoma typically uses Toyota Genuine ATF WS. 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?+
Most Toyota Tacoma models are sealed and do not have a transmission dipstick, so the fluid is checked from a fill/level plug at a specified temperature.
How often should Toyota Tacoma transmission fluid be changed?+
A common interval for the Toyota Tacoma is inspect by ~60,000 mi; sooner with towing or off-road use. Severe service — towing, heat, stop-and-go — shortens that. Follow your owner's manual for the definitive schedule.
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