2023 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 2023 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 2023 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L V6 can tow up to 6,800 lb when properly equipped.
| 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 |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | 2GR-FKS |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2023 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 |
| Engine coolant | 11.1 qt (automatic), 10.8 qt (manual) |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 10.6 qt 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 2023 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, TRD Pro) | 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 (if equipped) | 120,000 mi / 144 mo |
4 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tacoma →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2023 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 2023 Tacoma V6 tow?
Up to 6,800 lb as a 4x2 with the automatic and 6,400–6,500 lb as a 4x4.
Sources: 2023 Toyota Tacoma Owner's Manual (OM04047U), 2023 Toyota Tacoma Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2023 Toyota Tacoma brochure (horsepower, torque, curb weight, payload, towing, trim tire sizes), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.