Toyota uses the same basic schedule for every model it sells in the US: a visit every 5,000 miles, oil every second visit, filters at 30,000, coolant at 100,000. The differences between models come down to a few items. The spark plug interval is the biggest one, and it changed a lot when Toyota moved its trucks and SUVs to turbocharged engines. A 2024 Tacoma needs plugs at 40,000 miles; a 2023 Tacoma V6 doesn't need them until 60,000. This page explains how the schedule works, compares the main intervals across Toyota's current and recent models in one table, and links to our full mileage-by-mileage checklist for each model.
Where this comes from. Truck and SUV rows that have their own toyotadata schedule guide use the numbers from that guide; each guide was compiled from Toyota's Warranty and Maintenance Guide for the model. For the Highlander, Camry, Corolla, Land Cruiser 250, 3rd gen Sequoia and 6th gen 4Runner, we read the maintenance charts in Toyota's 2025 (and where listed, 2026) Warranty and Maintenance Guides, plus the oil specs in the 2025 owner's manuals, all from Toyota's publication server. ToyotaCare terms are from toyota.com. Toyota prints a guide for every model year and engine, and they do change, so the guide for your own vehicle is the final word. Where we couldn't confirm a number, the table says "see model guide" instead of guessing.
How Toyota's Schedule Works
One visit every 5,000 miles or 6 months. Toyota's guides say to have the vehicle serviced every 5,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. If you drive 5,000 miles in four months, go at 5,000. If you've only driven 3,000 miles after six months, go at six months. Every visit includes:
- Rotating the tires
- Checking all fluid levels (Toyota's footnote: sealed transmissions, transfer cases and differentials are checked for leaks)
- A visual brake inspection; pad thickness and rotor runout are measured every 30,000 miles
- Checking the wiper blades and that the driver's floor mat is secured
- On hybrids, a check of the HV battery cooling intake filter
Oil every 10,000 miles or 12 months. Toyota's footnote says to change the oil and filter after 12 months or 10,000 miles, even if the maintenance reminder hasn't come on. That applies to engines filled with their specified low-viscosity oil: 0W-20 on the trucks, 0W-16 on the RAV4 and Highlander Hybrid, 0W-8 on the current Camry and Corolla. Older truck guides add one rule: if 5W-20 was used because 0W-20 wasn't available, change it at 5,000 miles and go back to 0W-20.
"Inspect" vs "replace." In Toyota's charts, I means inspect and correct if needed, R means replace at that visit regardless of condition, and T means torque. A lot of items on the list, including transmission fluid and the differentials on most models, are only ever marked I on the normal schedule.
Every 15,000 miles on trucks and AWD vehicles. The 15,000-mile visits add an underbody inspection: ball joints, brake lines, CV boots, exhaust, steering linkage, the radiator, and the differential oil. On body-on-frame trucks, Toyota also torques (and on older trucks greases) the propeller shaft at these visits.
Special Operating Conditions
Every Toyota guide has a second chart called "Special Operating Conditions." Toyota says to follow it only if you drive primarily under the condition listed. An occasional trail weekend or one trip with a rented trailer does not count. A truck that lives on a gravel road, or tows a camper every weekend all summer, does.
| CONDITION | WHAT CHANGES (TYPICAL) |
|---|---|
| Dirt or dusty roads | Oil and filter every 5,000 miles; engine air filter inspected every visit; ball joints, CV boots and steering linkage inspected more often; transfer case oil replaced on 4WD trucks |
| Short trips under 5 miles in freezing weather | Oil and filter every 5,000 miles or 6 months |
| Towing, a roof carrier or heavy loads | Differential and transfer case oil replaced (every 15,000 to 30,000 depending on model); automatic transmission fluid replaced at 60,000 and 120,000; chassis bolts torqued; oil every 5,000 on the truck guides |
| Extended idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) | Oil every 5,000 on many guides; automatic transmission fluid replaced at 60,000 on many models |
| Roads with road salt | Propeller shaft bolts torqued (or greased, on older trucks) every 5,000 miles |
The exact items vary by model. The 2025 Camry guide only lists towing as the trigger for its transmission fluid change, for example, while the 2025 Highlander, RAV4, Corolla, Tacoma, 4Runner and Land Cruiser charts list towing or extended idling. Each model guide below has its own special-conditions table.
Every Model's Key Intervals
Normal-use intervals in miles. "Inspect" means the item is only checked on the normal schedule. "Severe" means Toyota's special operating conditions chart. Coolant is Toyota Super Long Life Coolant in every case, and every row changes it every 50,000 miles after the first change.
| MODEL (YEARS, ENGINE) | OIL INTERVAL AND GRADE | SPARK PLUGS | COOLANT, FIRST CHANGE | ENGINE / CABIN AIR FILTER | TRANSMISSION FLUID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 4th gen (2024+, 2.4L turbo) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | Every 40,000 | 100,000 (engine and intercooler) | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; 2025 chart replaces at 60,000 and 120,000 under towing or extended idling |
| Tacoma 3rd gen (2016–2023, 3.5L V6 / 2.7L) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | 60,000 and 120,000 (V6); 120,000 (2.7L) | 100,000 | 30,000 / 20,000 | Leak check only; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 under towing or long idling |
| 4Runner 6th gen (2025+, 2.4L turbo) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | Every 40,000 | 100,000 (engine and intercooler) | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 under towing or extended idling |
| 4Runner 5th gen (2010–2024, 4.0L V6) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | 120,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Leak check only; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| Tundra 3rd gen (2022+, 3.4L twin-turbo V6) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | Every 40,000 | 100,000 (engine and intercooler) | 30,000 / 30,000 | Leak check only; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| Tundra 2nd gen (2007–2021, 5.7L V8) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | 120,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Leak check only; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| Sequoia 3rd gen (2023+, 3.4L twin-turbo hybrid) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | Every 40,000 | 100,000 engine; inverter coolant at 150,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| Sequoia 2nd gen (2008–2022, 5.7L V8) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | 120,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Leak check only; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| Land Cruiser 250 (2024+, 2.4L turbo hybrid) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | Every 40,000 | 100,000 engine; inverter coolant at 150,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 under towing or extended idling |
| FJ Cruiser (2010–2014, 4.0L V6) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | 120,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| FJ Cruiser (2007–2009, 4.0L V6) | 5,000 mi / 6 mo, 5W-30 | Every 30,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 / 15,000 (cleaned every 5,000) | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| RAV4 (2025 gas, 2.5L) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-16 | 120,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 under towing or extended idling |
| Highlander (2025 gas, 2.4L turbo) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | 40,000, 80,000, 120,000 | 100,000 (engine and intercooler) | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 under towing or extended idling |
| Highlander Hybrid (2025, 2.5L hybrid) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-16 | 120,000 | 100,000 engine; inverter coolant at 150,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| Grand Highlander (2024+, 2.4L turbo gas) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-20 | 40,000, 80,000, 120,000 | 100,000 (engine and intercooler) | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 under towing or extended idling |
| Camry (2025+, 2.5L hybrid) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-8 | 120,000 | 100,000 engine; inverter coolant at 150,000 | 30,000 / 10,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 when towing |
| Corolla (2025, 2.0L gas) | 10,000 mi / 12 mo, 0W-8 | 120,000 | 100,000 | 30,000 / 30,000 | Inspect every 30,000; replace at 60,000 and 120,000 under towing or extended idling |
Grand Highlander Hybrid and Hybrid MAX, RAV4 Prime and RAV4 Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid, Tacoma i-FORCE MAX, Tundra i-FORCE MAX: see the model guides. Hybrids add items such as the HV battery cooling intake filter and a separate inverter coolant interval, and their oil grades can differ from the gas versions. The 2026 RAV4 is a new generation; its 2026 guide lists plugs at 120,000 and inverter coolant at 150,000, but check the RAV4 guide before applying 2025 numbers to it.
What the Table Shows
- Turbo engines need plugs three times as often. Every turbocharged Toyota on the list (2.4L turbo four, 3.4L twin-turbo V6) is on a 40,000-mile plug interval. The naturally aspirated V6s and V8s, and the non-turbo four-cylinders, go to 120,000. The 3rd gen Tacoma's 3.5L V6 sits in between at 60,000.
- The Camry changes its cabin filter every 10,000 miles. The 2025 and 2026 Camry charts mark the cabin air filter R at every 10,000-mile visit. Every other model on the list goes 30,000 (or 20,000 on the 3rd gen Tacoma).
- Coolant is the same everywhere. Every model in the table changes engine coolant first at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months. On turbo engines the intercooler coolant follows the same schedule. Hybrids change the separate inverter coolant first at 150,000 miles or 180 months.
- No model in the table changes transmission fluid on the normal schedule. Toyota calls the fluid long-life and only inspects it. Many owners change it anyway around 60,000 miles, especially on trucks that tow. That is an owner choice, not Toyota's schedule.
Trucks: Diffs and Transfer Case
Body-on-frame Toyotas carry extra gear-oil items that cars and crossovers don't. Under normal use, Toyota only inspects the differentials and transfer case. Under special conditions they get changed:
| MODEL | TOWING / HEAVY LOADS | DIRT OR DUSTY ROADS |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 3rd gen, 4Runner 5th gen | Front and rear diff oil every 15,000; transfer case oil every 30,000 | Transfer case oil every 30,000 |
| Tacoma 4th gen, 4Runner 6th gen | Front and rear diff oil every 15,000; transfer case oil every 30,000 | Transfer case oil every 30,000 |
| Tundra (both gens), Sequoia 2nd gen | Front diff every 15,000; rear diff and transfer case every 30,000 | Transfer case oil every 30,000 |
| Land Cruiser 250 | Front diff every 15,000; rear diff and transfer case every 30,000 | Transfer case oil every 30,000 |
| Grand Highlander and Highlander (gas AWD) | Rear diff and transfer case oil replaced every 30,000 on the normal schedule, and also at the 15,000-mile midpoints under towing | See model guide |
The Highlander and Grand Highlander are the odd ones: their gas AWD charts replace the rear diff and transfer case oil every 30,000 miles on the normal schedule. Check the fluid type before you buy. Toyota's transfer cases on the Tacoma, 4Runner and Tundra take Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF, not differential gear oil; the 2nd gen Sequoia's transfer case takes 75W-90 GL-5. The fluid capacity guides have the details.
ToyotaCare: What's Free and for How Long
ToyotaCare is Toyota's no-cost maintenance plan that comes with every new Toyota. It covers normal factory scheduled maintenance, which means the items on the normal chart (oil and filter, tire rotations, inspections), not the special-conditions items or repairs.
| MODEL YEAR | NO-COST MAINTENANCE | ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 and earlier | 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first | 2 years, unlimited miles |
| 2027 | 1 year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first | 2 years from date of first use, unlimited miles |
| bZ, bZ Woodland, bZ4X | 2 years or 25,000 miles | 3 years, unlimited miles |
| Mirai | 3 years or 35,000 miles | 3 years |
On a 2026 or earlier Toyota, that is usually five free visits: 5,000, 10,000, 15,000, 20,000 and 25,000 miles, including two oil changes. On a 2027, it is the 5,000 and 10,000-mile visits. After ToyotaCare, Toyota sells ToyotaCare Plus and other prepaid plans through dealers. Terms change, so confirm with your dealer when you buy.
Keeping Your Warranty Intact
Toyota's guides say the vehicle has to be maintained to keep warranty coverage, and that the work can be done by a dealer or any other service provider. What matters is that the maintenance is done and you can prove it. Keep receipts for oil, filters and fluids, and log the date and mileage of every service. Toyota's guides also say spark plug service is required under the emissions warranty, so keep the receipt for the plugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does a Toyota need an oil change?
Every 10,000 miles or 12 months on modern Toyotas that use 0W-8, 0W-16 or 0W-20, per Toyota's maintenance guides. Change it every 5,000 miles or 6 months if most of your driving is on dirt or dusty roads or short trips in freezing weather; the truck guides also put towing and long idling on the 5,000-mile schedule. The 2007–2009 FJ Cruiser and other older 5W-30 engines are on a 5,000-mile interval.
When do Toyota spark plugs need to be changed?
It depends on the engine. The 2.4L turbo (2024+ Tacoma, 2025+ 4Runner, Land Cruiser 250, Highlander, Grand Highlander) and the 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (2022+ Tundra, 2023+ Sequoia) get new plugs every 40,000 miles. The 3rd gen Tacoma 3.5L V6 is 60,000 and 120,000. The 4.0L V6, the 5.7L V8 and the non-turbo four-cylinders in the RAV4, Camry, Corolla and Highlander Hybrid go 120,000 miles.
Does Toyota say to change the transmission fluid?
Not on the normal schedule. Toyota inspects the transmission fluid (or checks it for leaks) and only lists a replacement under special operating conditions, usually at 60,000 and 120,000 miles for towing, and on many models for extended idling or low-speed driving.
What does ToyotaCare cover, and for how long?
Normal factory scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes, tire rotations and inspections, plus roadside assistance. On 2026 and earlier models it runs 2 years or 25,000 miles; for 2027 models Toyota cut it to 1 year or 10,000 miles. Roadside assistance runs 2 years with unlimited miles.
When should Toyota coolant be changed?
The first engine coolant change is at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months, on every model in our table. Turbo engines change the intercooler coolant on the same schedule. Hybrids change the inverter coolant first at 150,000 miles or 180 months.
Do I have to use the dealer to keep my Toyota warranty?
No. Toyota's guides say the work can be done by a dealer or another service provider. Keep receipts and a log of dates and mileage, because the warranty depends on the maintenance being done and documented.
Related Maintenance Guides
Maintenance schedules by model
- 4th Gen Tacoma Maintenance Schedule (2024+)
- 3rd Gen Tacoma Maintenance Schedule (2016–2023)
- 2nd Gen Tacoma Maintenance Schedule (2005–2015)
- 5th Gen 4Runner Maintenance Schedule (2010–2024)
- Toyota Tundra Maintenance Schedule (2007–2025)
- 2nd Gen Sequoia Maintenance Schedule (2008–2022)
- FJ Cruiser Maintenance Schedule (2007–2014)
- Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Schedule: Gas and Prime
- Toyota Grand Highlander Maintenance Schedule by Mileage
Fluid capacities and specs
- 4th Gen Tacoma Fluid Capacities and Types
- Toyota Tacoma Fluid Capacities and Types (2005–2024)
- Toyota 4Runner Fluid Capacities and Types (5th Gen and 2025+)
- Toyota Tundra Fluid Capacities and Types (2014–2025)
- Toyota Sequoia Fluid Capacities and Types (2008–2022)
- FJ Cruiser Fluid Capacities and Types (2007–2014)
- Toyota Grand Highlander Oil, Tire Size and Fluid Specs
- 3rd Gen Tacoma Transmission Fluid Check
Sources: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Warranty and Maintenance Guides: 2025 Tacoma, 2025 4Runner, 2026 4Runner, 2025 Tundra, 2025 Sequoia, 2025 Land Cruiser, 2026 Land Cruiser, 2025 RAV4, 2026 RAV4, 2025 Highlander, 2025 Highlander Hybrid, 2025 Camry, 2026 Camry, 2025 Corolla and 2026 Corolla; 2025 Owner's Manuals for the Camry Hybrid (OM06266U), Corolla (OM02688U), Highlander (OM0E144U), Highlander Hybrid (OM0E260U), RAV4 (OM0R063U), Land Cruiser (OM60X34U) and Sequoia (OM0C069U); ToyotaCare maintenance plans, toyota.com; 2027 ToyotaCare terms, Southeast Toyota Distributors; and the toyotadata model schedule guides listed above.
Keep reading
4th Gen Tacoma Maintenance Schedule: 5k to 150k Mile Checklist (2024+)
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: rotate the tires, check fluids, brakes and wipers. Every 10,000 or 12 months: oil and filter (0W-20, 5.9 qt). Every 15,000: re-torque the propeller shaft bolts and run the under-truck inspection. Every 30,000: engine air filter and cabin air filter, plus a transmission fluid and transfer case inspection. Every 40,000: spark plugs. The 2.4L turbo's plug interval is 40,000 miles, not the 60,000 or 120,000 of the old V6. 100,000: first engine and intercooler coolant change, then every 50,000. Dirt roads and towing move the oil to 5,000 miles and add differential and transfer case oil changes every 15,000 to 30,000. Compiled from Toyota's 2025 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide.
3rd Gen Tacoma Maintenance Schedule: 5k to 120k Mile Checklist (2016–2023)
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: rotate tires, check all fluid levels, look at the brakes and wipers. Every 10,000 miles or 12 months: change the 0W-20 oil and filter (every 5,000 if you used anything other than 0W-20, or if most of your driving is dusty, towing, short cold trips or idling). Every 15,000: grease and re-torque the propeller shaft (4WD) plus a full under-truck inspection. Every 20,000: cabin air filter. Every 30,000: engine air filter. 60,000: spark plugs on the 3.5L V6. 100,000: first coolant change, then every 50,000. 120,000: spark plugs on both engines. Compiled from Toyota's official 2020 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide.
2nd Gen Tacoma Maintenance Schedule: 5k to 120k Mile Checklist (2005–2015)
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: oil and filter, tire rotation, fluid, wiper and brake checks. Every 15,000: grease and re-torque the propeller shaft (4WD) plus a full under-truck inspection. Every 20,000: cabin air filter. Every 30,000: engine air filter, and on the 4.0L V6, spark plugs. 60,000 and 120,000 (V6): valve clearance check. 100,000: first coolant change, then every 50,000. The 2.7L four-cylinder changes plugs only at 120,000. Compiled from Toyota's 2015 Tacoma Warranty and Maintenance Guide.
5th Gen 4Runner Maintenance Schedule: 5k to 120k Mile Checklist (2010–2024)
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months: rotate tires, check fluid levels, wipers and brakes. Every 10,000 miles or 12 months: 0W-20 oil and filter. Every 15,000: grease and re-torque the propeller shaft, plus a full under-truck inspection. Every 30,000: engine air filter and cabin air filter. 100,000: first coolant change, then every 50,000. 120,000: spark plugs. Drive more on dirt or tow? Oil every 5,000, diff oil every 15,000, transfer case oil every 30,000, and ATF at 60,000 and 120,000. Compiled from Toyota's 2021 and 2024 4Runner Warranty and Maintenance Guides, which print the same schedule.