The Toyota Corolla has been a fan favorite for years thanks to its attractive compact styling, a solid suite of features, and high functionality. To keep a 2014 Toyota Corolla running smoothly, you’ll need 4.4 quarts of oil when you perform an at-home oil change.

Properly maintaining your car is key to keeping a new or used vehicle running in tip-top shape. That means rotating the tires, checking the spark plugs, and—you already know it—the pesky oil change. Whether you can’t find time to make it into the shop or don’t want to keep spending the money, you can easily perform an oil change at home to stay on track.

There are a few things you need to know when it comes to changing the oil in your 2014 Toyota Corolla on your own. That’s why

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2014 Toyota Corolla engine oil capacity

The 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine beneath your 2014 Corolla’s hood needs 4.4 quarts of oil—a little less than 4.2 liters.

But what does the “1.8 liters” mean? The liters noted on your Corolla and any other vehicle’s engine refer to the engine’s displacement—the amount of volume in each of the engine’s cylinders. In this case, each of the Corolla engine’s four cylinders takes up 1.8 liters of volume.

Oil capacity, on the other hand, is the amount of oil you’ll need to properly perform an oil change. This is not interchangeable with engine displacement, so always make sure to check your vehicle’s oil capacity no matter what liter measurement is associated with the engine.

What kind of oil does a 2014 Toyota Corolla need?

So you know your 2014 Corolla needs 4.4 quarts of oil—but which one? To keep your 2014 Toyota Corolla running properly, Toyota recommends using SAE 0W-20 motor oil.

Let’s break down what that name means:

SAE means that the oil complies with the Society of Automotive Engineers’ standards

The numbers in the name refer to a grade of viscosity, and the W stands for winter

The 0W means that the oil has a low viscosity rating at 0°F

The 20 means that the oil maintains a somewhat low viscosity at 212°F

Toyota recommends this specific oil for a 2014 Toyota Corolla because it will perform well under cold weather conditions, based on these viscosity ratings. Low viscosity also causes less

wear and tear

on your engine.

Toyota doesn’t specify whether you need to use a premium oil or not, so a full-synthetic SAE 0W-20 should be just fine. Toyota does make its own Genuine Motor oil and recommends using it in your vehicle. But if you are unable to find Genuine Toyota oil, another brand will do just fine.

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How often to change the oil on a 2014 Toyota Corolla

With the right bottle and the right amount of motor oil in your hands, the time has finally come to

change your oil

Well… so long as your Corolla is actually due for an oil change. Toyota recommends an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

However, it may take you a while to hit that kind of mileage if you don’t drive that often. In that case, you may want to plan on changing your oil every six months to keep your Corolla running at maximum efficiency.

Current experts think that you could even go as long as 7,500 to 10,000 miles on a synthetic blend. A lot has changed since 2014 and the Corolla’s oil change needs as laid out by Toyota in 2014 may not have stood the test of time.

Since there’s a disconnect between what we knew then and what we know now, it may be best to regularly check your oil on your own. Check the level against your vehicle’s dipstick and look out for any oil change signs:

Color: oil should be light brown or amber like tea, not dark brown or black like soda

Feel: dirty oil may feel coarse or gritty

Sound: unfamiliar engine sounds can point to bad oil

Smells: keep your nose peeled for the actual

smell of oil

as well as smoke or burning

Performance: sudden changes in how your vehicle performs could mean its time for an oil change

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How to change your oil and oil filter

You’ve got at least 4.4 quarts of your preferred engine oil and you’re certain that your oil is ready to be changed? All you need now is a socket wrench, drain pan, filter wrench to remove the old oil filter, and a replacement filter.

Get things going by letting the engine run to heat up to its normal operating temperature—about five minutes in normal weather. Turn off the engine, take a look under the hood perform the following steps:

Remove the oil fill cap.

Get below the car with your drain pan in hand and remove the oil drain bolt and washer, ready to catch what drains.

Take out the old oil filter and let the oil finish draining.

Replace the oil filter with your replacement filter

Put the oil drain bolt back with a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft

Fill the engine with your new oil and replace the fill cap

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

Check your oil change job against your vehicle’s dipstick to make sure you’ve used the right amount. Then, let the engine run for a few minutes again so you can check for leakage. The

oil pressure light

can also let you know if something was done wrong.

Last but not least—clean up the dirty oil! Store it in a sealed container to transport to your local recycling center. Do not dispose of any oil in a garbage can or on the ground.

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Don’t forget regular insurance policy maintenance

Keeping on top of your car’s oil changes and other

regularly scheduled maintenance

will keep you on the road and away from expensive repairs. Not to mention, you’ll be saving plenty of

time

and money by changing the oil at home.

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