I have a 2025 Corolla SE with the 2.0L engine. According to the owner’s manual (and the online version), the oil capacity is listed as 4.4 quarts. But I noticed previous model years with the same engine listed 4.9 quarts. So which one should I actually use — 4.4 or 4.9?
I saw similar questions on a few forums. Seems like no one really had a definite answer why Toyota made the change. Some folks noticed the dipstick reads a little low with 4.4, while others said it was fine. I’d say go with what your manual says, then check the dipstick after a drive. If it looks good, stick with that. If it looks low, you could try 4.9 next time. Dipstick’s really the best way to tell how much you need since it can vary depending on how well the old oil drained out.
Thanks, that makes sense. I haven’t done my first oil change yet, so I’ll check the dipstick before changing it (cold start), and then again after filling it. I’ll adjust from there based on how close it looks to the factory fill.
Are you asking about the oil capacity with or without the filter?
With the filter.
Just go by what the manual says. There’s no misprint in this case.
Appreciate the quick replies. Probably just over-thinking it — this is my first new car and I want to take good care of it so it lasts a long time.
Unrelated but — does the Sport mode on your SE really make a difference? I drove my neighbor’s 2025 LE with the same 2.0L engine but no Sport mode. Just curious.
Yeah, you can feel a quicker throttle response in Sport mode. Acceleration feels snappier — like you don’t have to push the pedal as hard. There’s still a little delay if you floor it, but it helps when merging on the highway. I’ve driven both the SE and LE — the LE felt a little floaty, and Sport mode gives the SE a bit more weight in the steering too. I didn’t choose the SE just for that though. I liked the overall feel: more premium interior touches, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum wheels, and a more aggressive look. It’s my first car and I want to enjoy it for the long haul.