stands out from the crowd. But to get the most performance out of this full-size pickup truck with a 5.7-liter V8, you’ll need to know its engine oil capacity—which is 7.5 quarts.

If you own a 2017 Toyota Tundra with a mighty 5.7-liter V8 engine, you can easily save on maintenance costs by changing your oil at home. Just make sure to check your Toyota owner’s manual for the proper oil type and capacity, but if you lost it, we've got you covered! That’s why we’ve created this guide to everything you need to know about a Tundra 5.7 oil change.

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2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7 engine oil capacity

First things first: How much engine oil does a 2017 Toyota Tundra require?

If your Toyota Tundra comes equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine, it has an oil capacity of 7.5 quarts or 7.1 liters. Don’t confuse your engine’s displacement—the 5.7-liter volume the cylinders make up—with its oil capacity.

What kind of oil does a 2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7 need?

So now that you know the oil capacity for your Tundra 5.7, let’s discuss the proper oil type.

You can’t just use any old engine oil, mind you! You’ll need to keep an eye out for a fully synthetic SAE 0W-20 motor oil—ideally a

Toyota Genuine

motor oil—when you’re at your local auto retail shop. This is what Toyota suggests for the 2017 Tundra 5.7 and it’s crucial to adhere to the automaker’s recommendation to keep your truck running smoothly.

So what do all these characters mean, anyway? SAE stands for Society of Automotive Engineers, the scientific organization that develops standards for mobility technologies, including codes for oil viscosity. The number 0 means that this particular oil has a low viscosity (or how thick it is) in extremely cold temperatures, while the “W” stands for winter. Finally, the 20 indicates that the oil is also fairly thin at an extreme 212°F.

Essentially, the SAE 0W-20 motor oil’s low viscosity signifies that it will perform at its best in cold weather conditions.

You can also use a Toyota Genuine full synthetic SAE 0W-20 motor oil if the 0W-20 oil is not available. But if you can’t find either genuine Toyota motor oil, any premium-grade full synthetic SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil should work just fine.

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How often to change the oil on a 2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7

Are you ready to get your hands dirty? Because now it’s time to finally

change the oil

on your 2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7!

Toyota recommends changing your oil out every 7,500 to 10,000 miles if you’re using the recommended synthetic oil. But if you’re using conventional oil, experts suggest changing your oil out every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or every six months if you don’t drive a ton. Changing your oil out is the best way to ensure your pickup truck remains in tip-top shape.

But considering this wide range of time between oil changes, it’s always a good idea to periodically check your oil levels from time to time. You’ll know that you need to change your oil out if you encounter any of the following warning signs:

Engine oil that’s dark brown or black (Clean oil is light brown or amber)

Engine oil starts to feel coarse or gritty

Strange noises coming from the engine

New odors, especially pungent smells like oil, smoke, or burning

Noticeable changes in your truck’s performance

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Have you determined that it’s time for an oil change? Well then round up all your materials! You’re going to need the following: a drain pan, a filter wrench, a replacement filter, and a socket wrench. Oh, and don’t forget the star of the show—7.5 quarts of fully synthetic 0W-20 or 5W-20 engine oil.

First, you’ll want to start the engine for a bit to warm it up then turn it off. Wait about five minutes, then check your oil level with a dipstick. If it looks like you need to change the oil out, follow these steps:

Detach the oil fill cap

Go under the engine to take off the oil drain bolt and washer, and drain the old oil into the drain pan

Remove the old oil filter and continue to allow the oil to drain out

Install the new filter

Change out the oil drain bolt using a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft

Add new engine oil and replace the fill cap

Once you’re done with these steps, turn your truck back on and allow it to warm up for about 30 seconds—this will ensure that the new oil fills the new filter. Bust out your dipstick again and double-check that you’ve added enough oil to the engine, and add more if needed.

After this process, you might want to run your Toyota Tundra 5.7 for another couple of minutes and keep an eye out for any possible leaks. If all is well, your

oil pressure light

on the dashboard should turn off on its own. And don’t forget to clean up! You can take your old dirty oil to a local recycling center in a sealed container instead of dumping it out on the ground.

And voila—you’ve successfully changed out your oil on a 2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7!

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