2019 Toyota Tundra Oil Capacity, Weight, & Filter Specs

The 2019 Toyota Tundra takes exactly 7.9 quarts (7.5 Liters) of 0W-20 full synthetic engine oil when replacing both the oil and the oil filter. As an ASE-certified master technician, I see these trucks in the bay all the time, and knowing the exact fluid specifications is crucial to keeping Toyota’s legendary 4.6L and 5.7L V8 engines running for hundreds of thousands of miles.

Here is your comprehensive reference guide to performing an oil change on a 2019 Toyota Tundra.

Quick answer

• Oil Capacity: 7.9 quarts (7.5 Liters) with a filter change.
• Recommended Weight: 0W-20 (Full Synthetic).
• Oil Specification: API SN / SP or ILSAC GF-5 / GF-6A.
• OEM Oil Filter: Toyota Part # 04152-YZZA4 (Cartridge style).
• Aftermarket Filters: FRAM CH10295, WIX 57047, Mobil 1 M1C-256A.

Capacity by engine option

For the 2019 model year, Toyota offered the Tundra with two different V8 engine options. Interestingly, both engine architectures share the exact same oil pan and filter setup, meaning they take the exact same amount of oil.

Note: Always verify the oil level on the dipstick after running the engine for a few minutes and letting it rest.

Oil change interval

Toyota engines are incredibly reliable, but that reliability is strictly dependent on clean oil. Your change interval depends on how you use your Tundra:

• Normal Duty: 10,000 miles or 12 months (whichever comes first). This applies if you do mostly highway driving with minimal towing or hauling.
• Severe Duty: 5,000 miles or 6 months. You fall into this category if you frequently tow trailers, haul heavy payloads in the bed, drive in dusty environments, idle for long periods, or take mostly short trips in freezing temperatures.

Technician's advice: Even if you qualify for the 10,000-mile interval, I highly recommend rotating your tires and doing a general chassis inspection every 5,000 miles.

Drain plug torque

• Drain Plug Torque: 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm).
• Crush Washer: You must replace the 12mm aluminum drain plug crush washer (Toyota Part # 90430-12031) every single time you change the oil. Reusing the old gasket is the number one cause of annoying oil pan drips.

How to change the oil

1. Remove the skid plate: Depending on your trim (standard or TRD Pro), drop the front skid plate to access the oil pan and filter. This usually requires a 12mm socket.
2. Drain the oil: Remove the 14mm drain plug from the oil pan. Let it drain completely, then reinstall the plug with a new crush washer and torque to 30 ft-lbs.
3. Drain the filter housing: Use a 3/8-inch drive ratchet to remove the metal cap at the bottom of the oil filter housing. Insert the plastic drain spout (included with most new filters) to drain the oil from the housing before removing it.
4. Remove the filter housing: Use a 64mm, 14-flute oil filter wrench to loosen the plastic or metal filter housing.
5. Replace filter and O-rings: Remove the old cartridge filter. Replace the large O-ring on the housing and the small O-ring on the drain valve. Lubricate both with fresh oil, drop in the new filter cartridge, and reinstall the housing.
6. Fill the engine: Add 7.9 quarts of 0W-20 oil through the filler neck.
7. Check for leaks: Start the truck, let it run for two minutes, and inspect the filter housing and drain plug for leaks. Shut it off, wait five minutes, and verify the fluid level on the dipstick.

Common issues / tips

When servicing the 2019 Toyota Tundra, the most common issue we see in the shop revolves around the cartridge-style oil filter housing. Many quick-lube shops overtighten this housing or use the wrong tool to remove it, which can crack the plastic or strip the flutes. Always use a dedicated, high-quality 64mm/14-flute Toyota filter wrench (like those made by Motivx Tools or AST).

Additionally, some owners choose to upgrade the factory plastic filter housing to the OEM Toyota aluminum version (Part # 15620-31060). If you do this, you will still need to transfer over the Tundra's specific perforated center tube.

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