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2008 Toyota Corolla Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine
The 2008 Toyota Corolla takes 4.4 quarts of SAE 5W-30 with a filter change (1.8L), according to the Toyota owner's manual.
Quoted from the Toyota owner's manual with page numbers. Figures online often conflict because they mix engines or with- and without-filter amounts, so match your engine first.
Compiled by Uzman Munib · Record updated · Source and review standards
2008 Toyota Corolla oil capacity and oil type by engine
US quarts by engine, quoted from the Toyota owner's manual with the page for each figure. Coverage is limited to the named configurations.
| Engine | Oil capacity | Oil grade | Without filter change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cylinder1.8L automatic, 1.8L manual | 4.4 US qtwith filter | SAE 5W-30 | 4.2 US qt | Engine oil with filter: capacity table, PDF p. 812008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Recommended oil viscosity, PDF p. 82Source noteQuantity with oil filter change, from the manual's capacities table. withoutFilterQt gives the quantity without filter change. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S.. |
Corolla oil capacity in other years
At a glance
2008 Toyota Corolla reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
Engine oil capacity
4.4 qt with filter
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09OE tire size
P185/65R15, P195/65R15, 195/55R16
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil filter
Not published
2008 Toyota Corolla Tire Size and Pressure
OE tire sizes
P185/65R15, P195/65R15, 195/55R16
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Spare tire
Not published
Front pressure
Not published
Rear pressure
Not published
Bolt pattern
Not published
2008 Toyota Corolla Wheel Torque Specs
Lug nut size
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
Not published
Transmission fluid
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Coolant type
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar long-life ethylene glycol coolant
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Brake fluid
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Power steering fluid
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Differential fluid
Not published
2008 Toyota Corolla Spark Plugs and Battery
Spark plugs
DENSO SK16R11, NGK IFR5A11
Source
1.8L automatic manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Battery group
Not published
Manufacturer reference gap: 1.1 mm. Manual gives spark plug gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in) for the 1.8 L engine. 2008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Spark plug gap, PDF p. 81 Accessed 2026-10-09
2008 Toyota Corolla Towing Capacity
Towing capacity
Not published
Payload capacity
Not published
1.8L automatic manufacturer references
2008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Engine and oil, PDF p. 81 Accessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Cooling system and transaxle fluids, PDF p. 82 Accessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Automatic transaxle and brakes, PDF p. 83 Accessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Tires and wheel nut torque, PDF p. 84 Accessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 29 to 31 mpg across 2 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Configuration / engine | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla1.8L 4-cylinder · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 26 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,100 | 306.44827586206895 g/mi |
| Corolla1.8L 4-cylinder · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 28 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2008 Toyota Corolla annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 1.8L 4-cylinder, Automatic 4-spd, Front-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile. For a specific journey, budget a road trip and settle passenger shares.
2008 Toyota Corolla recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 19V741000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 19V627000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. The air bag may not unfold as designed during inflation under high temperature conditions, possibly resulting in the air bag not inflating properly.
Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1Q and K0Q. Pontiac owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is N192273760.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 16V127000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008. This is to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-285.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 16V128000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac Vibe vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to January 2, 2008 that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire front passenger air bag assembly depending on the model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. This recall expands recall 15V-286.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · 10V384000
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER 2010 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT AND RECALL. THIS INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL INFORM OWNERS THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTIFICATION WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 10V036000
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
2008 Toyota Corolla NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Corolla 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 2008 Toyota Corolla take?
- 1.8L automatic: 4.4 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30. 1.8L manual: 4.4 US qt with filter; SAE 5W-30.
- What type of oil does the 2008 Toyota Corolla take?
- SAE 5W-30 (1.8L). Specification: ILSAC multigrade. Use the grade printed in your owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
- Does the 2008 Toyota Corolla oil capacity include the filter?
- Yes. These are the owner's manual's with-filter amounts. Without a filter change: 1.8L 4.2 qt. Check the dipstick after filling.
- What tire size and wheel torque does the 2008 Toyota Corolla use?
- 1.8L automatic: P185/65R15, P195/65R15, 195/55R16; 76 ft-lb. 1.8L manual: P185/65R15, P195/65R15, 195/55R16; 76 ft-lb.
- What is the 2008 Toyota Corolla gas mileage?
- EPA combined ratings run from 29 to 31 mpg across 2 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
- Are these real-world MPG figures for the Corolla?
- These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
- Does the 2008 Toyota Corolla have recalls?
- NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
- Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
- No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-052008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Engine and oil, PDF p. 81 Accessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Cooling system and transaxle fluids, PDF p. 82 Accessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Automatic transaxle and brakes, PDF p. 83 Accessed 2026-10-092008 Toyota Corolla Owner's Manual (OM12B28U) — service specifications, Tires and wheel nut torque, PDF p. 84 Accessed 2026-10-09Last updated