I posted about this in another thread but I will post again here. I have the XRS (03) which takes 4.8 qts w/ filter to full mark.
On a similiar note. I also have an 04 Tacoma with the 2.4L engine. The book says drain and fill with filter is 5.8 qts. The actual fill to full on the stick is 4.8 w/ filter. I asked Toyota and they told me to go off the dipstick essentially. I will edit with the e-mailed response. I was told by the dealer that they only put 4.5 qts in those engines. I was also told that they used to put like 7 qts in the Tundra's until they realized that that was too much oil so they replaced the stick and now only require 6 qts (approx). Read Below (Note, I only edit the e-mail to change my name):
Recently you contacted Toyota. Below is a summary of your contact message and our response.
Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.
Subject
Oil Capacity Misprint
Discussion Thread
Response (Eli) 03/10/2006 10:32 AM
Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.
The information in your owners manual regarding the oil capacity of your 2004 Tacoma is correct. Please be advised, however, that the proper oil change procedure (especially in regards to gradually refilling the oil, and checking with the dipstick) must be used to ensure that the engine is not overfilled with oil.
Your email has been documented at our National Headquarters under file #200603100503. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Toyota Customer Experience
Response (Toyota Customer Experience) 02/28/2006 05:40 AM
Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
We sincerely apologize for our delayed response to your email. Unfortunately at this time we are experiencing extremely high volume and it may
require several days to respond to our email.
We apologize for any inconvenience you may be experiencing. If you need immediate assistance regarding your Toyota vehicle, or have questions or concerns
related to your Toyota dealership experience, we would like to encourage you to contact the Customer Relations Manager at your local dealership for assistance.
If your concern has been resolved, and you would like to close your email, please visit Ask Toyota and complete the following steps:
Go to - My Area
Login
Click on Questions
Select and open your question
Click on Update Question
At the bottom of the question - place a check mark in "I no longer need an answer to this question"
In the event you still require assistance, a Toyota Customer Experience representative will respond to your email as quickly as possible. Thank you for your time and consideration.
National Customer Relations
Customer (wantin150) 02/23/2006 04:49 PM
I own a 2004 Tacoma Ext cab 2.4L. The owners manual states that the engine oil capacity of this engine is 5.8 US qts w/ filter. This appears to be a misprint as the full mark on the dipstick is achieved at 4.75 qts. I changed my oil once and used this number. If I hadn't have checked it within a few miles, who knows what could have happened. I have seen this 5.8 figure in several publications and feel that it is misleading and could lead to engine issues that Toyota wouldn't cover due to excessive oil in the engine. I have spoken with my local service writer and was told that their techs put no more than 4.5 qts in the engine. If you are aware of the problem, what are you doing to correct it? If you aren't aware, I would hope that you could notify those owners and hopefully save them a hassle down the road. Thank you for continuing to build quality vehicles.
