2005 TOYOTA MATRIX recommended oil

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ENGINE OIL SELECTION
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy, and good starting in cold
weather. If SAE 5W30 oil is not available, SAE
10W30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W30 at
the next oil change.
API service symbol
ILSAC certification mark

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Fuel type:1ZZ −FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
2ZZ −GE engine
Select premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher for opti-
mum engine performance
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.): Tw o −wheel drive models
50 (13.2, 11.0)
Four −wheel drive models
45 (11.9, 9.9) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
1ZZ −FE engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
2ZZ −GE engine (on a roller side)
Intake 0.08—0.18 (0.003—0.007)
Exhaust 0.22—0.32 (0.009—0.013)
Spark plug type: 1ZZ −FE engine
DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
2ZZ −GE engine
DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1ZZ −FE engine
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
2ZZ −GE engine
With filter 4.4 (4.8, 4.0)
Without filter 4.2 (4.6, 3.8) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
Fuel Service specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):1ZZ −FE engine 6.5 (6.9, 5.7)
2ZZ −GE engine 6.7 (7.0, 5.9)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max. CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 5−speed 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
6 −speed 2.3 (2.4, 2.0)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL −4 or GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.): Tw o −wheel drive models
Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Four −wheel drive models
Up to 2.9 (3.1, 2.6) Fluid type:
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type TIV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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TRANSFER
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):0.8 (0.8, 0.7)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 85W or 85W −90
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.5 (0.5, 0.4)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 85W or 85W −90 BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
Without anti −lock brake system
78 (3.07)
With anti −lock brake system
76 (2.99)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 5—8 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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Publication No. OM12892U
Part No. 01999-12892
Printed in Japan 01-0409-00
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 107 . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 212 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1ZZ −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane
Number 91) or higher
2ZZ −GE engine: Premium UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher
See page 184 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
Two −wheel drive models: 50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 lmp. gal.)
Four −wheel drive models: 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 273 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 277 through 286.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 306.
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