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2022 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 Specs

3rd gen · Updated Oct 2026

Horsepower
278 hp
265 lb-ft
Curb weight
4,075 lb
Max towing
6,800 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 2022 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 4,075 lb.

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 can tow up to 6,800 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,685 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 4,075 lb
Max towing 6,800 lb
Max payload 1,685 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 2022 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 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 11.1 qt
Automatic transmission fluid 10.6 qt Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Manual transmission gear oil 2.6 qt SAE 75W-90
Coolant (manual transmission) 10.8 qt
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 2022 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

3 recalls for the 2022 Toyota Tacoma →

FAQ

How much oil does a 2022 Tacoma V6 take?

The 3.5L V6 takes 6.2 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change (5.9 quarts without the filter).

How much can a 2022 Tacoma V6 tow?

Up to 6,800 lb as a 4x2 with the automatic and 6,400–6,500 lb as a 4x4.

Sources: 2022 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04037U), 2022 Toyota Tacoma brochure, 2022 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.