What oil does your car take?
Pick your car and get the engine oil grade it wants plus how many quarts it holds — the two numbers you need before an oil change or a parts-store run. Every confirmed spec is cross-checked against the OEM owner's manual and an independent source, and the capacity is labeled with or without a filter so you don't overfill. Whether you wrench in your own driveway or just want to hand the right answer to a shop, start here.
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Popular cars
Jump straight to a confirmed oil grade and capacity. Each page is cross-checked against the OEM manual plus an independent source.
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Acura: MDX (2022-2026)
Audi: Q5 (2018-2026)
BMW: X5 (2019-2026)
Chevrolet: Equinox (2018-2024), Silverado (2014-2018), Silverado (2019-2026), Suburban (2021-2026), Tahoe (2021-2026), Traverse (2018-2023)
Chrysler: Pacifica (2017-2026)
Ford: Escape (2020-2026), Explorer (2020-2026), F-150 (2009-2014), F-150 (2015-2020), F-150 (2021-2026), Maverick (2022-2026), Mustang (2015-2023)
GMC: Sierra 1500 (2019-2026), Yukon (2021-2026)
Honda: Accord (2018-2022), Accord (2023-2026), Accord (2013-2017), Civic (2016-2021), Civic (2022-2026), CR-V (2017-2022), CR-V (2023-2026), Odyssey (2018-2026), Pilot (2023-2026), Ridgeline (2017-2026)
Hyundai: Elantra (2021-2026), Palisade (2020-2025), Santa Fe (2019-2023), Sonata (2020-2026), Tucson (2022-2026)
Jeep: Grand Cherokee (2022-2026), Wrangler (2018-2026)
Kia: K5 (2021-2026)
Lexus: NX (2022-2030), RX (2023-2030)
Nissan: Altima (2019-2026), Rogue (2014-2020), Rogue (2021-2026)
Ram: 1500 (2009-2018), 1500 (2019-2026)
Subaru: Outback (2020-2025)
Toyota: 4Runner (2003-2009), 4Runner (2010-2024), Camry (2007-2011), Camry (2012-2017), Camry (2018-2024), Camry (2025-2026), Corolla (2014-2019), Corolla (2020-2026), RAV4 (2013-2018), RAV4 (2019-2025), RAV4 (2006-2012)
Engine oil questions
- How do I find what oil my car takes?
- Pick your year, make, and model above. For cars we've confirmed, you get the recommended viscosity grade and the exact oil capacity, each cross-checked against the OEM owner's manual plus an independent source. The ultimate source of truth is your owner's manual — the grade is also printed on the oil filler cap on top of the engine.
- Does the oil capacity include the filter?
- It matters, so we label it. The capacity you should follow is the one with a fresh filter installed, because you change the filter with the oil. A 'dry' figure (engine fully drained, no filter) runs a little higher. We show the with-filter number and say so.
- Can I run a different grade than the recommended one?
- Sometimes. Many manuals sanction an alternate grade for hotter or colder climates — we list those OEM-approved alternates when a car has them. Stick to a grade your manufacturer actually approves; going off-spec can affect fuel economy, cold starts, and in some cases your warranty.
- Does CarCareTruth rank specific oil brands?
- Not on this page. The grade and capacity are physical facts about your engine, not a brand call. We point you to the right viscosity in a quality full-synthetic and let you pick the brand. We never let an affiliate link change which grade we tell you to run.