2006 Toyota Tundra 47 L Oil Capacity

What Type of Oil Does the 2006 Toyota Tundra Take?

Oil Type

The recommended oil for the 2006 Toyota Tundra is SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil. This oil will provide optimal performance and protection for your engine.

Oil Capacity

The Toyota Tundra has an oil capacity of 7 quarts, with an additional 1 quart in the oil filter. So, you will need a total of 8 quarts of oil to change your oil and filter.

Oil Change Interval

Toyota recommends that you change your oil and filter every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. However, you may need to change your oil more often if you drive in severe conditions, such as:

• Frequent short trips
• Driving in dusty or dirty conditions
• Towing or hauling heavy loads

Consequences of Neglecting Oil Changes

If you neglect to change your oil regularly, it can lead to a number of serious problems, such as:

• Increased engine wear
• Reduced engine performance
• Poor fuel economy
• Engine failure

DIY Oil Change

Changing your oil is a relatively simple task that you can do yourself. Here are the steps:

1. Gather your materials:
   • 8 quarts of SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil
   • New oil filter
   • Oil drain pan
   • Funnel
   • Wrench
2. Warm up your engine for a few minutes to get the oil flowing.
3. Place the oil drain pan under the oil drain plug.
4. Loosen the oil drain plug using a wrench.
5. Allow the oil to drain into the oil drain pan.
6. Replace the oil drain plug.
7. Locate the oil filter and remove it using a wrench.
8. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.
9. Screw on the new oil filter.
10. Add 7 quarts of new oil to the engine.
11. Check the oil level using the dipstick.
12. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
13. Re-check the oil level using the dipstick.