2015 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder Specs
2nd gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 159 hp
- 180 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,615 lb
- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 6.1 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- P215/70R15
- MPG combined
- 22 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder makes 159 hp at 5,200 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3,800 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,615 lb.
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder can tow up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,440 lb.
| Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x2, PreRunner or 4x4 |
| Curb weight | 3,615 lb |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb |
| Max payload | 1,440 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 2.7L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | 2TR-FE |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Bore × stroke | 95.0 x 95.0 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder takes 6.1 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 6.1 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 |
| Engine coolant | 9.1 qt (automatic), 9.2 qt (manual) |
| Automatic transmission fluid (4-speed) | 10.8 qt Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV |
| Manual transmission gear oil | 2.7 qt (2WD), 2.3 qt (4WD), GL-3 (GL-4) 75W-90 |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal |
| Front differential (4WD) | 1.59 qt 75W-85 GL-5 |
| Transfer case (4WD) | 1.1 qt 75W-90 GL-5 |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder comes with P215/70R15 tires, inflated to 30 psi front and 33 psi rear.
| Tire size | P215/70R15 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 15 x 6 in steel (4x2; PreRunner and 4x4 P245/75R16) |
| Front tire pressure | 30 psi |
| Rear tire pressure | 33 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 83 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2, automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 4x2, 5-speed manual | 21 | 25 | 22 |
| 4x4, automatic | 18 | 21 | 19 |
| 4x4, 5-speed manual | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000 mi / 6 mo |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | 20,000 mi / 24 mo |
| Engine air filter | 30,000 mi / 36 mo |
| Spark plugs | 120,000 mi |
| Engine coolant (first change) | 100,000 mi / 120 mo |
4 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Tacoma →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2015 Tacoma 2.7 take?
The 2.7L four-cylinder takes 6.1 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change (5.4 quarts without).
Sources: 2015 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual, from Nov. 2014 production (OM04009U; capacities, trailer weight ratings, tires), 2015 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual, through Oct. 2014 production (OM04001U; same specifications), 2015 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2015 Toyota Tacoma brochure (horsepower, torque, curb weight, payload, engine and wheel availability), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.