2009 TOYOTA PRIUS oil viscosity

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Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at the
next oil change.
■ How to read oil container labels
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to
help you select th e oil you should use.
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
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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 odometer shown.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode with the trip meter reset but-
ton (P. 146) held down.
Keep pressing the button for longer than 5 seconds after the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode.
When the odometer indicates “000000” and the light goes off, the system
reset is completed.
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464 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
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.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
ITYPP012
Auxiliary catch leverP. 357Fuel filler doorP. 7 9
Hood lock release lever
P. 357Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 9Tire inflation pressureP. 468
Fuel tank capacity11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 80, 462
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 6 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 464
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30