Your car takes the oil grade and quantity printed in its owner’s manual for your exact engine and model year, usually in a chapter called “Capacities and Specifications” or “Maintenance data”. Engine size doesn’t predict either one, so don’t copy a figure from a different trim or a generic chart.
Pick your vehicle below to see the grade and refill quantity from its manufacturer’s manual:
OIL LOOKUP
What oil does my car take?
Pick your vehicle to see the oil viscosity and capacity from its manufacturer's owner's manual. 297 vehicles are source-reviewed so far; each result links to the page citing the manual.
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How many quarts of oil does my car take?
The only number that matters is the one for your engine. For context, here’s the spread across the vehicles we’ve checked against their owner’s manuals:
The same model can need very different amounts depending on the engine:
| Exact vehicle (US market) | Oil quantity, with filter | Oil the manual specifies |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-150, 3.5L EcoBoost | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | SAE 5W-30, Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 |
| 2022 Ford F-150, 5.0L V8 | 7.75 qt (7.33 L) | SAE 5W-30, Ford WSS-M2C961-A1 |
| 2023 Subaru Outback, 2.5L FB25 | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) | 0W-20 synthetic (alternative-oil table) |
| 2023 Subaru Outback, 2.4L turbo FA24 | 4.8 qt (4.5 L) | 0W-20 synthetic (alternative-oil table) |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4, 2.5L A25A-FKS | 4.5 qt (4.3 L); 4.2 qt (4.0 L) without filter | ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 |
Sources: 2022 F-150 owner’s manual, pp. 572–573 and 576–577; 2023 Outback owner’s manual, pp. 562–563; 2024 RAV4 owner’s manual, Maintenance data. Each figure applies only to that exact vehicle; see the F-150, Outback and RAV4 spec pages.
Note the F-150: one truck, two engines, almost two quarts apart. Both use the same oil specification, though, which is why grade and quantity have to be looked up separately.
Watch: The Hidden Volume of Oil Capacity
Editorial correction: retained oil and filter volume can affect a service fill, but the manufacturer's stated capacity is not merely a loose internet guide. Follow the exact refill and level-check procedure for the vehicle.
What oil does my car take?
Find three things in the owner’s manual. They’re listed separately, so check each one:
- Viscosity grade, such as SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30. Some manuals list a second grade only as a stopgap; Toyota, for example, allows 0W-20 in a 0W-16 engine only until the next oil change (2024 RAV4 manual).
- Quality standard or approval, such as ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, a Ford WSS number or a Mercedes-Benz sheet number. See OEM approved vs. meets requirements for the difference.
- Quantity and condition: “with filter”, “without filter”, or a drain-and-refill reference.
If you don’t have the manual, our vehicle lookup shows these for vehicles we’ve checked against the manufacturer’s document, with the exact page cited.
Refill quantity vs. what the dipstick says
Manufacturers publish the quantity as a guide for an oil change, then tell you to confirm the level. Toyota’s wording is typical. The capacity is “a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil.” When adding oil, make sure the level is between the low-level mark and the refill upper-limit mark; warm up and turn off the engine, wait about 5 minutes, and check the dipstick (2024 RAV4 manual).
Subaru likewise calls each quantity “only a guideline,” noting that the amount needed “may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors” (2023 Outback manual, pp. 562–563).
A safe refill sequence:
- Confirm the grade, specification and quantity before draining.
- Replace the filter if your quantity assumes “with filter”.
- Add the listed quantity in stages, checking the level as the manual describes.
- Stop when the level is between the marks. Don’t go above the upper mark.
If you’ve already gone over the maximum mark, see too much oil in the engine.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out what oil my car takes?
Check the owner’s manual chapter on capacities or maintenance data for the viscosity grade and standard, or look up your vehicle on OilFinderPro.
How many quarts of oil does my car take?
It depends on the exact engine. In the 2022 F-150, for example, the 3.5L EcoBoost takes 6.0 qt and the 5.0L V8 takes 7.75 qt, both with a filter.
Does replacing the filter change the amount?
Yes. Manuals that list both give separate figures; the 2024 RAV4 lists 4.5 qt with filter and 4.2 qt without.
Should I pour in the entire listed amount at once?
No. Manufacturers treat the figure as a reference. Add oil, then check the dipstick and stay between the marks.
Sources
- Ford, 2022 F-150 Owner’s Manual, pp. 572–573 (3.5L EcoBoost: 6.0 qt including filter, SAE 5W-30 WSS-M2C961-A1) and pp. 576–577 (5.0L: 7.75 qt including filter). Accessed October 1, 2026.
- Toyota, 2024 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM42F42U), Maintenance data: capacity with and without filter, reference-quantity note, level-check procedure, ILSAC GF-6B 0W-16. Accessed October 1, 2026.
- Subaru of America, 2023 Outback Owner’s Manual (MSA5M2304C), pp. 562–563: engine oil capacity by engine, guideline note, alternative engine oil. Accessed October 1, 2026.