Toyota Corolla Recommended Oil
The manufacturer recommends 0w-20 or 5w-30 synthetic engine oil for the Toyota Corolla. Engine oil viscosity depends on the year of manufacture, operating conditions, condition and mileage of the Toyota Corolla engine.
In Japanese cars, such as the Toyota Corolla, you must use engine oil that meets ILSAC GF-5 or GF-6 standards or API SN, SP for newer vehicles, and API SL for older Toyota Corolla vehicles.
Toyota Corolla Engine Oil Viscosity
| Toyota Corolla mileage | Oil viscosity | Oil Type | Oil Change Frequency |
| New Toyota Corolla | 0w-16 | Synthetic oil | Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles |
| New Toyota Corolla | 0w-20 | Synthetic oil | Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles |
| Up to 100,000 miles | 5w-30 | Synthetic oil | Every 7,000 to 10,000 miles |
| Over 100,000 miles | 5w-40 | Semi synthetic oil | Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles |
| Over 150,000 miles | 10w-40 | Semi synthetic oil | Every 5,000 to 7,500 miles |
Best synthetic engine oil for Toyota Corolla
Liqui Moly Special Tec AA 0W-20
Approvals and Specifications:
- API SP
- ILSAC GF-6A
- Chrysler MS-6395;GM 6094M
- Ford WSS-M2C 947-A
- Ford WSS-M2C 947-B1
- Ford WSS-M2C 962-A1
- GM dexos1 Gen2
- Subaru
- Honda
- Hyundai
- KIA
- Mazda
- Mitsubishi
- Nissan
- Toyota
Toyota Corolla Engine Oil
The Toyota Corolla is a fairly popular car in the UK. We’ve created this guide to help you choose a quality engine oil for your Toyota Corolla.
Toyota Corolla 0w-20 Oil
For new Toyota Corolla vehicles, and for vehicles with low mileage, a 0w-20 engine oil is recommended.
Toyota Corolla 5w-30 Oil
For Toyota Corolla vehicles with up to 100,000 miles, it is recommended to use 5w-30 engine oil.
Toyota Corolla 5w-40 Oil
For Toyota Corolla vehicles with over 100,000 miles, it is recommended to use 5w-40 engine oil.
Toyota Corolla 10w-40 Oil
For Toyota Corolla vehicles with over 150,000 miles, 10w-40 engine oil is recommended.
Toyota Corolla oil change interval
- The engine oil in your Toyota Corolla should be changed every 7,000 to 10,000 miles if you use synthetic oil.
- If your Toyota Corolla uses semi-synthetic oil, change it every 5,000 to 7,000 miles.
If you take short trips in your Toyota Corolla, it is recommended that you change the engine oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
Toyota Corolla Engine Oil Capacity
The autooil website is designed and maintained by a team of experts to enable you to choose the best engine oil for your Toyota Corolla.
What oil should I choose for my Toyota Corolla?
For the new Toyota Corolla, we recommend using synthetic oils from the best oil manufacturers. For higher-mileage Toyota Corollas, we recommend using synthetic-based oils from well-known brands.
The most popular oil manufacturers for the Toyota Corolla:
- Castrol
- Liqui Moly
- Mobil 1
- Shell
- Motul
- Comma
- MANNOL
- Elf
- Total
Finding quality engine oil for your Toyota Corolla has never been easier!