2008 TOYOTA PRIUS oil level

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Maintenance and care
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
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Engine oil consumption
● The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Resetting the engine oil maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
Perform the following steps:
Turn the “POWER” switch to OFF mode with the trip meter A
shown.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode with the trip meter reset but-
ton (P. 144) held down.
Keep pressing the button for longer than 5 seconds after the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode.
When the trip meter A indicates “000000” and the light goes off, the system
reset is completed.
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.

Vehicle specifications6
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6-1. Specifications................. 462Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ...................... 462
Fuel information ............... 472
Tire information ................ 475
6-2. Customization ................ 488 Customizable features ..... 488
6-3. Initialization .................... 491 Items to initialize .............. 491

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*:Unladen vehicle
Overall length175.0 in. (4445 mm)
Overall width67.9 in. (1725 mm)
Overall height *58.7 in. (1490 mm)
Wheelbase106.3 in. (2700 mm)
TreadFront59.3 in. (1505 mm)
Rear58.3 in. (1480 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 810 lb. (365 kg)

466 6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system
*:5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency.
Oil viscosity:
● The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is as its oper-
ating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited
if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load con-
dition.
Oil capacity
(drain and refill)
with filter
without filter 3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 lmp.qt.)
3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 lmp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosityUse Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent to satisfy the grade and viscosity shown
below.
Outside temperature