2018 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 Specs
3rd gen · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 278 hp
- 265 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 4,060 lb
- Max towing
- 6,800 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 6.1 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- P245/75R16
- MPG combined
- 21 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 makes 278 hp at 6,000 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 4,600 rpm. Its curb weight is 4,060 lb.
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 can tow up to 6,800 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,540 lb.
| Horsepower | 278 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 or 4x4 |
| Curb weight | 4,060 lb |
| Max towing | 6,800 lb |
| Max payload | 1,540 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | 2GR-FKS |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Compression ratio | 11.8:1 |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 83.0 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 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 | Automatic: 10.5 qt (11.1 qt with towing package); manual: 10.1 qt (10.8 qt with towing package) |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 10.6 qt (10.8 qt with towing package) Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| Manual transmission gear oil | 2.6 qt SAE 75W-90 |
| 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 3.5L V6 comes with P245/75R16 tires, inflated to 32 psi.
| Tire size | P245/75R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 16 in (SR, SR5) |
| Tire pressure | 32 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 83 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x2, automatic | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 4x4, automatic | 18 | 22 | 20 |
| 4x4, manual | 17 | 21 | 18 |
| 4x4, manual (Double Cab TRD Off-Road) | 17 | 20 | 18 |
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 | 60,000 mi |
| Engine coolant (first change) | 100,000 mi / 120 mo |
| Brake booster vacuum pump (except off-road package models) | 120,000 mi / 144 mo |
3 recalls for the 2018 Toyota Tacoma →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2018 Tacoma V6 take?
The 3.5L V6 takes 6.1 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change, or 6.2 quarts on trucks with the towing package.
How much can a 2018 Tacoma V6 tow?
Up to 6,800 lb as a 4x2 with the automatic and towing package, and 6,400–6,500 lb as a 4x4.
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.