How much oil does a Corolla take?

Per Toyota's manuals: 2020–2024 2.0L takes 4.9 quarts of 0W-16; 2020+ 1.8L gas takes 4.4 quarts of 0W-20; hybrid about 4.2 quarts of 0W-16; 2015–2019 1.8L takes 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 — all with a filter change.

Is 0W-16 OK to substitute with 0W-20?

Toyota permits 0W-20 when 0W-16 isn't available, returning to spec at the next change. Don't go thicker than 0W-20 — these engines' clearances and the hybrid's start-stop duty were designed around thin oil.

What CVT fluid does a Corolla take?

Toyota CVT Fluid FE only (gas models). The hybrid's eCVT takes ATF WS instead. The fluids are not interchangeable with each other or with anything 'universal'.

Does the Corolla CVT have a real first gear?

The 2.0L's Direct Shift-CVT (2020+) does — a physical launch gear that hands off to the belt. It's why the new car doesn't drone off the line, and why its fluid service procedure is stricter.

2015–2024 Toyota Corolla Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

Quick answer

Corolla oil capacity by engine, per Toyota's manuals: the 2020–2024 2.0L takes 4.9 quarts of 0W-16; the 2020+ 1.8L gas takes 4.4 quarts of 0W-20; the hybrid takes about 4.2 quarts of 0W-16; the 2015–2019 1.8L takes 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 — all with a filter change and a cartridge filter (64mm cap wrench).

Specs verified against Toyota owner's manuals (2016, 2020 and 2023 editions) for the 2015–2024 Corolla. The 2020 redesign moved the 2.0L (and hybrid) to 0W-16 oil — the 1.8L gas stayed on 0W-20 and (on the 2.0L) the Direct Shift-CVT — a CVT with an actual mechanical first gear, which is why it launches without the rubber-band feel. One warning that pays for this page: the Direct Shift-CVT's fluid level check is a precise temperature-window procedure — casual topping-off does more harm than good.

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1.8L 4-cyl (2ZR-FE/FAE, 2015–2019)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.4 qt (4.2 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20
Oil filter	Toyota 04152-YZZA6 (cartridge)
CVT (K310) — drain & refill	≈7.9 qt (7.5 L) total — drain-and-refill takes roughly half; level-check procedure applies — Toyota CVT Fluid FE ONLY
Coolant (engine)	≈6.9 qt (6.5 L) — Toyota pink

2.0L 4-cyl (M20A-FKS, 2020–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.9 qt (4.6 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-16 (0W-20 fallback)
Oil filter	Toyota 04152-YZZA6
Direct Shift-CVT (K120) — drain & refill	9.0 qt (8.5 L) total — level-check procedure applies — Toyota CVT Fluid FE
Coolant (engine)	6.2–6.6 qt (the manual lists both E210 engines side by side — verify yours) — Toyota pink

1.8L 4-cyl (2ZR-FAE, 2020–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.4 qt (4.2 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20 (5W-20 acceptable once if 0W-20 unavailable)
Oil filter	Toyota 04152-YZZA6
CVT — total	7.9 qt (7.5 L) total — level-check procedure applies — Toyota CVT Fluid FE ONLY
Coolant (engine)	6.2–6.6 qt (manual lists both E210 engines — verify yours) — Toyota pink

1.8L Hybrid (2ZR-FXE, 2020–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.4 qt (4.2 L) — per the 2021 hybrid manual
Oil viscosity	0W-16 (0W-20 fallback)
Oil filter	Toyota 04152-YZZA6
Hybrid transaxle (eCVT P610)	Dealer-procedure service — the hybrid manual defers transaxle quantities to the dealer — Toyota ATF WS
Coolant (engine)	Engine 5.9 qt (5.6 L) + power control unit 1.5 qt (1.4 L) — Toyota pink, two circuits (2021 hybrid manual)

Oil drain plug torque: 27 lb-ft (37 N·m) — verify per engine

Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.

Quick reference

Battery group size	35 (gas) / LN1 aux (hybrid) — verify
Wiper blades (driver / passenger)	26" / 14" (2020+); 26" / 16" (2015–19) — verify
Common factory tire sizes	195/65R15 · 205/55R16 · 225/40R18 (per trim)
Lug nut torque	76 lb-ft (103 N·m)
Spark plugs / gap	2015–19: Denso SC20HR11, gap 0.043" · 2020+: Denso FC16HR-Q8 / FC20HR-Q8, gap 0.032" — do not adjust the gap

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item	Interval
Engine oil & filter	Every 10,000 mi / 12 mo (5,000 severe)
Tire rotation	Every 5,000 mi
CVT fluid	Toyota calls it lifetime; 60,000 mi drain-and-fill is cheap insurance
Engine air filter	Every 30,000 mi
Spark plugs	Every 120,000 mi
Coolant	First 100,000 mi, then every 50,000

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DIY oil change — quick steps

1 Set up

Warm engine, level ground. Corollas are low — ramps make the cartridge filter much friendlier.
2 Drain

14mm plug, new aluminum gasket. Let it finish dripping; these small sumps notice a half-quart error.
3 Cartridge filter

64mm cap, swap element and O-rings, modest torque — the housing is aluminum or plastic depending on year, neither forgives over-tightening.
4 Refill, verify, reset

Fill per the table, settle, dipstick, leak-check. Maintenance light reset: 2020+ via Settings → Vehicle; older clusters via the ODO/trip-button hold.

Common problems on this vehicle

Fuel pump recall (2019–2020)

Many 2019–2020 Corollas are covered by the Denso low-pressure fuel pump recalls (NHTSA 20V-012, expanded by 20V-682 — over 3.3 million Toyotas total). A failing pump means rough running, stalling, or no-restart. Run your 17-digit VIN through our free recall check or toyota.com/recall — the dealer pump replacement is free.

CVT shudder/hesitation reports

Low-speed shudder on K310-era cars often improves with a proper Toyota FE fluid exchange. Use ONLY Toyota CVT FE — the bargain 'multi-vehicle' CVT fluids are implicated in more failures than they prevent.

EVAP codes from the fuel cap

P0455/P0442 on Corollas is overwhelmingly cap-or-canister; run the cheap ladder in our EVAP guide before any parts.

Related code: P0455

Codes this vehicle is known for

Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.

Open recalls

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does a Corolla take?: Per Toyota's manuals: 2020–2024 2.0L takes 4.9 quarts of 0W-16; 2020+ 1.8L gas takes 4.4 quarts of 0W-20; hybrid about 4.2 quarts of 0W-16; 2015–2019 1.8L takes 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 — all with a filter change.
Is 0W-16 OK to substitute with 0W-20?: Toyota permits 0W-20 when 0W-16 isn't available, returning to spec at the next change. Don't go thicker than 0W-20 — these engines' clearances and the hybrid's start-stop duty were designed around thin oil.
What CVT fluid does a Corolla take?: Toyota CVT Fluid FE only (gas models). The hybrid's eCVT takes ATF WS instead. The fluids are not interchangeable with each other or with anything 'universal'.
Does the Corolla CVT have a real first gear?: The 2.0L's Direct Shift-CVT (2020+) does — a physical launch gear that hands off to the belt. It's why the new car doesn't drone off the line, and why its fluid service procedure is stricter.
What's the lug nut torque?: 76 lb-ft, star pattern.