How many liters of oil does a Toyota Yaris take?
Most Toyota Yaris models with the common 1.5-liter gasoline engine require about 4.6 to 4.8 liters of engine oil when a filter is included; exact capacity varies by engine variant, model year, and market.
Understanding oil capacity across Yaris generations
The Yaris has been offered with a range of engines across different regions and generations. Oil capacity figures published by Toyota generally refer to the total needed when replacing the oil and the oil filter. The precise amount depends on the engine code and whether the filter is changed during the service.
Typical capacities by engine family
Note: The figures below reflect “with filter” capacities as commonly published in service data. If you are swapping to a different engine type or changing the filter, the total can vary by a small amount.
- 1.0–1.3-liter engines (market variants): approximately 3.8–4.0 liters with filter.
- 1.5-liter gasoline engines (common Yaris variants, e.g., 2NR-FE, M15A): approximately 4.6–4.8 liters with filter.
- 1.6-liter or larger variants used in some markets: roughly 4.8–5.0 liters with filter.
Because engine designs and market specifications differ, the exact capacity for your car should be confirmed in your owner’s manual or via the official Toyota service information for your country.
How to verify the oil capacity for your specific Yaris
To determine the precise capacity for your exact model year and engine code, consult the owner’s manual, the factory service information, or Toyota’s official support resources for your region. If you don’t have the manual, you can often find the specification on Toyota’s website or by asking a dealer. When performing an oil change, measure carefully and fill to the full mark on the dipstick after the engine has circulated the oil and the filter has been replaced.
Practical tips for changing oil in a Yaris
Prepare the correct oil grade and an appropriate oil filter, ensure the vehicle is on a level surface, and have a drain pan ready. After draining and replacing the filter, add about 90% of the estimated capacity, start the engine to circulate the oil, idle briefly, then check for leaks and top up to the full mark as needed.
Summary
In summary, the typical oil capacity for a common Toyota Yaris with a 1.5-liter engine is around 4.6–4.8 liters with a filter, but exact figures vary by engine code and market. Smaller engines may require roughly 3.8–4.0 liters, and some markets with distinctive variants can approach 5.0 liters. Always verify the precise specification for your exact model and year in the owner’s manual or official Toyota resources.
