Toyota Sienna oil type and capacity

The 2021-and-later Toyota Sienna hybrid takes SAE 0W-16 oil: 4.8 quarts with the filter on 2022–2023 models and 4.5 quarts on 2024–2025 models. The 2011–2020 Sienna V6 takes 0W-20 and holds 6.4 quarts (2011–2016) or 5.7 quarts (2017–2020). The 2008–2010 V6 took 5W-30. Toyota’s current guide calls for an oil change every 10,000 miles or 12 months.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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Sienna oil type and capacity by year

Pick your year. The amounts are for an oil and filter change, as Toyota’s owner’s manuals print them. Fill a little short, run the engine, wait a few minutes, and top up to the dipstick’s full mark.

Toyota Sienna oil type and capacity by year
YearEngineOilOil specCapacityOil change
20262.5L 4-cylinder hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manualevery 10,000 miles or 12 months, even if the reminder has not appeared; every 5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads11
20252.5L 4-cylinder hybrid0W-1610ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil4.5 qt (4.3 L) with filterevery 10,000 miles or 12 months, even if the reminder has not appeared; every 5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads11
20242.5L 4-cylinder hybrid0W-1610ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil4.5 qt (4.3 L) with filterevery 10,000 miles or 12 months, even if the reminder has not appeared; every 5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads11
20232.5L 4-cylinder hybrid0W-168ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil4.8 qt (4.5 L) with filterevery 10,000 miles or 12 months, even if the reminder has not appeared; every 5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads11
20222.5L 4-cylinder hybrid0W-168ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil4.8 qt (4.5 L) with filterevery 10,000 miles or 12 months, even if the reminder has not appeared; every 5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads11
20212.5L 4-cylinder hybridCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manualCheck your owner’s manualevery 10,000 miles or 12 months, even if the reminder has not appeared; every 5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads11
20203.5L V60W-207ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil5.7 qt (5.4 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20193.5L V60W-207ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil5.7 qt (5.4 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20183.5L V60W-207ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil5.7 qt (5.4 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20173.5L V60W-207ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil5.7 qt (5.4 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20163.5L V60W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil (2014–2016 manuals: ILSAC GF-5)6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20153.5L V60W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil (2014–2016 manuals: ILSAC GF-5)6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20143.5L V60W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil (2014–2016 manuals: ILSAC GF-5)6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20133.5L V60W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil (2014–2016 manuals: ILSAC GF-5)6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20122.7L 4-cylinder0W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil4.7 qt (4.4 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20123.5L V60W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil (2014–2016 manuals: ILSAC GF-5)6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20112.7L 4-cylinder0W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil4.7 qt (4.4 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20113.5L V60W-204ILSAC multigrade engine oil (2014–2016 manuals: ILSAC GF-5)6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20103.5L V65W-303ILSAC multigrade engine oil6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20093.5L V65W-303ILSAC multigrade engine oil6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual
20083.5L V65W-303ILSAC multigrade engine oil6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filterCheck your owner’s manual

Two notes from the manuals: a 2017–2020 V6 with the towing package holds 5.8 quarts instead of 5.7, and the 2011–2012 2.7L 4-cylinder is listed as 4.7 quarts in early manuals and 4.6 in a later edition (both 4.4 liters).

Why the grade changed

The Sienna has used three oil grades since 2008. The 2008–2010 V6 was built for 5W-30. The 3rd generation moved to 0W-20 for 2011. The 2021 hybrid moved again, to 0W-16. Each step is a thinner oil that flows faster when the engine is cold, which matters on a hybrid whose gas engine starts and stops many times on every drive.

In a grade such as 0W-16, the number before the W is the cold rating (lower flows more easily), and the second number is the thickness at running temperature. Check the oil filler cap: it shows the grade the engine was built for.

The oil spec on the bottle

Toyota asks for oil that meets ILSAC, the standard for gasoline car oils. For the hybrid, the manuals name ILSAC GF-6B, the version for 0W-16 oil. Earlier V6 manuals ask for ILSAC multigrade oil, and the 2014–2020 manuals name GF-5. Oil that meets the standard says so on the bottle.

Synthetic or conventional?

Toyota names the grade and the ILSAC spec, not synthetic by name. Many 0W-20 and 0W-16 oils are full synthetic or a synthetic blend; the label says which. If you can’t find 0W-16 for a hybrid, ask a parts store or dealer rather than switching to a thicker grade, and check your owner’s manual for what it allows.

How often to change Sienna oil

Toyota’s 2026 Sienna guide says to change the oil and filter every 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, even if the reminder hasn’t appeared, and every 5,000 miles or 6 months if you drive mostly on dirt or dusty roads. The 2022, 2023, and 2024 guides give the same oil interval. Toyota’s guides for 2008–2020 were not available for this page; use the guide for your year.

The hybrid’s display counts down the distance to the next oil change. General advice: how often to change oil. Already overdue? See oil change due. After the service, reset the reminder: Toyota maintenance light reset.

FAQ

What oil does a Toyota Sienna take?

SAE 0W-16 for the 2021-and-later hybrid, 0W-20 for 2011–2020 models, and 5W-30 for 2008–2010 models.

How much oil does a Sienna V6 hold?

6.4 quarts with the filter on 2008–2016 models and 5.7 quarts on 2017–2020 models (5.8 with the towing package).

Why does the new Sienna use 0W-16?

Toyota built the 2.5L hybrid engine for 0W-16, a thin oil that flows quickly on cold starts. Use the grade in your manual and on the filler cap.

Does the Sienna need synthetic oil?

Toyota asks for the grade and the ILSAC spec, not synthetic by name. Many oils in these grades are synthetic or a synthetic blend.

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Sources

  1. 2008 Toyota Sienna Owner’s Manual OM45446U (checked November 12, 2026)
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  3. 2010 Toyota Sienna Owner’s Manual OM45462U (checked November 12, 2026)
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  5. 2012 Toyota Sienna Owner’s Manual OM45477U (checked November 12, 2026)
  6. 2016 Toyota Sienna Owner’s Manual OM08013U (checked November 12, 2026)
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