2020 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 2020 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 2020 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 |
| Bore × stroke | 94.0 x 83.0 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2020 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 |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2020 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 comes with P245/75R16 tires.
| Tire size | P245/75R16 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 16 in (SR) |
| 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 |
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 (if equipped) | 120,000 mi / 144 mo |
1 recall for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2020 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 2020 Tacoma V6 tow?
Up to 6,800 lb as a 4x2 with the automatic and 6,400–6,500 lb as a 4x4.
Sources: 2020 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04025U), 2020 Toyota Tacoma brochure, 2020 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.