2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6 Specs
2nd gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 236 hp
- 266 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,900 lb
- Max towing
- 6,500 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 5.5 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 5W-30
- Tire size
- P245/75R16
- MPG combined
- 19 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6 makes 236 hp at 5,200 rpm and 266 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,900 lb.
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6 can tow up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,500 lb.
| Horsepower | 236 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 266 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | PreRunner (2WD) or 4x4 |
| Curb weight | 3,900 lb |
| Max towing | 6,500 lb |
| Max payload | 1,500 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | 1GR-FE |
| Displacement | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 95.0 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L V6 takes 5.5 quarts of SAE 5W-30 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 5.5 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 5W-30 |
| Engine oil with filter, 2WD except PreRunner | 4.8 qt |
| Engine coolant | 10.1 qt (automatic), 10.3 qt (manual) |
| Automatic transmission fluid (5-speed) | 11.3 qt (11.5 qt with towing package) Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| Manual transmission gear oil | 1.9 qt 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 4.0L V6 comes with P245/75R16 tires, inflated to 30 psi.
| Tire size | P245/75R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 16 x 7 in steel (PreRunner and 4x4; optional P265/70R16, P265/65R17, P265/60R18) |
| Tire pressure | 30 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 83 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD, automatic | 17 | 21 | 19 |
| 2WD, 6-speed manual | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| 4x4, automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| 4x4, 6-speed manual | 15 | 19 | 17 |
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 | 30,000 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 V6 take?
Toyota's 2015 owner's manual lists 5.5 quarts of SAE 5W-30 with a filter change for 4WD and PreRunner trucks (5.2 quarts without), and 4.8 quarts (4.4 without) for 2WD trucks other than the PreRunner.
How much can a 2015 Tacoma V6 tow?
Up to 6,500 lb with the towing package, according to Toyota's 2015 owner's manual, and 3,500 lb without it for most cab and drive combinations.
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.