2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER oil type

500 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Adding engine oil
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
CTH43AS129
CTH43AS122
Engine oil selectionP. 616
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

556 5-1. Essential information
4RUNNER_UVehicles with a front spoiler only:
Before using the front emer-
gency towing eyelet(s), remove
the cover(s).
Removing the clips
Installing the clips
Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
CTH51AS007
CTH51AS008

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Electrical system
Transfer (4WD models)
*: “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” is put in your Toyota vehicle at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil
LF” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specifi-
cation. Please contact your Toyo ta dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W

620 6-1. Specifications
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Front differential (4WD models)
*: “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is put in your Toyota vehicle atthe factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” or an equivalent of matchi ng quality to satisfy the above specifi-
cation. Please contact your Toyo ta dealer for further details.
Rear differential
*: “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is put in your Toyota vehicle at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” or an equivalent of matchi ng quality to satisfy the above specifi-
cation. Please contact your Toyo ta dealer for further details.
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.6 qt. (1.55 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.40 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Oil capacity
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
2.9 qt. (2.70 L, 2.4 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
2.8 qt. (2.65 L, 2.3 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

680
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
CTHPIAS030
Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 9 4Fuel filler doorP. 102
Tire inflation pressure
P. 623
Hood lock release lever
P. 494
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 615
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 2 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
With filter
Without filter
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
6.1 qt. (5.8 L, 5.1 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 Imp. qt.)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 616
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20