2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder Specs
3rd gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 159 hp
- 180 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,980 lb
- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 6.2 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- P245/75R16
- MPG combined
- 21 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2018 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 3,980 lb.
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder can tow up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,620 lb.
| Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Curb weight | 3,980 lb |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb |
| Max payload | 1,620 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 |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder takes 6.2 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 6.2 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 |
| Coolant | 9.1 qt |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 9.2 qt Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 gal |
| Front differential (4WD) | 1.6 qt 75W-85 GL-5 |
| Transfer case (4WD) | 1.1 qt SAE 75W |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4-Cylinder comes with P245/75R16 tires, inflated to 32 psi.
| Tire size | P245/75R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 16 in steel (SR) |
| Tire pressure | 32 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 83 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 20 | 23 | 21 |
| 4x4 | 19 | 22 | 20 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter | 10,000 mi / 12 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 |
3 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2018 Tacoma 2.7 take?
The 2.7L four-cylinder takes 6.2 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change.
Sources: 2018 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04017U), 2018 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2018 Toyota Tacoma brochure (horsepower, torque, curb weight, payload, towing, trim tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.