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What type of oil should I use for a 2010 Toyota Tundra?
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The type of oil required by the 2010 Toyota Tundra varies depending on the engine size. A 4.0 L V6 engine should use 5W-30 Synthetic oil in all conditions, while a 4.6 L V8 engine requires 0W-20 Synthetic oil at all times. For the 5.7 L V8 engine, 5W-20 Synthetic oil is recommended regardless of temperature. The oil capacity for the 4.0 L V6 engine is 5.5 quarts with a filter, while the 4.6 L V8 and 5.7 L V8 engines hold 7.9 quarts with a filter. It is advisable to change the oil and filter every 6 months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first. If you have a mechanic perform the oil change, the labor costs typically range from $60 to $80.
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For the 2010 Tundra with the V6 engine, Toyota suggests using SAE 5W-30 oil. If this is not available, you can use 10W-30 as a temporary solution but should switch back to 5W-30 when possible. If your Tundra has the 4.6L V8 or 5.7L V8 engine, Toyota advises using SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 oil. While 5W-20 is acceptable, Toyota recommends using 0W-20 for optimal fuel efficiency and engine performance.
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Switched to a heavier oil after noticing oil loss between changes, totaling over a quart. Compression is good and there are no leaks. Switched to 10-40 oil with no issues. I regularly drive long distances across the state with a total of 160,000 miles on the car. It's mainly used for grocery trips, but the store is 50 miles away each way.
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