2024 Tacoma 2.4L T24A-FTS Oil Type

[24tacoman]

So I was reading through the owner's manual for the European spec Highlander and it says it has the exact same engine as the 2024 Tacoma with the T24A-FTS 2.4L turbocharged 4 cylinder. All engine codes and dimensions seem to match up perfectly.

<-- Highlander Engine Type

<-- Tacoma Engine Type


I noticed that the European spec Highlander recommends multiple types of oil (0w20, 5w20,5w30, and 10w30) for different temperature ranges, while the Tacoma says to only use 0w20. This is very strange, as these two vehicles supposedly share the exact same engine.

<-- Highlander Oil Recommendation

<-- Tacoma Oil Recommentation

So, with this being said, my question is if I can run a higher weight oil on my 2024 Tacoma with the 2.4L turbocharged T24A-FTS? It seems strange to me that higher viscosity oil is allowed on European models with the same motor but not the Tacoma in North America. Are the motors different in small ways to accomodate the different oil types? Or is the 0w20 recommendation just an EPA requirement at the expense of engine longevity?


I will most likely be switching to a 0w30 or 5w30 oil weight at my next oil change. My only concern with the 5w30 weight is that I live in an extreme cold environment where it regularly gets down to -25 degrees Celsius. I am planning on keeping my truck for a very very long time, and I want to make it last for as long as possible. I am more than willing to sacrifice some extra gas in exchange for engine longevity. Does anyone have input on which oil grade would be best to use for the Tacoma?

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[WKTJR1]

With those temps you definitely need a 0w??. I've run 0w20 in several vehicles for years and never had any issues even close to being oil related. There are a host of factors that dictate why certain oils are used in different regions for basically the same vehicle. All offer the same protection.
Run the 0w20 and enjoy your truck.