2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER oil type

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selection P. 485
ItemsClean funnel

486 6-1. Specifications
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity Vehicles with an automatic transmission
10.4 qt. (9.8 L, 8.6 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
9.9 qt. (9.4 L, 8.3 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

488 6-1. Specifications
Differential
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” atthe factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,contact your Toyota dealer.
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models) Vehicles with a manual transmission
1.48 qt. (1.40 L, 1.23 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.36 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
2.59 qt. (2.45 L, 2.16 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
2.64 qt. (2.50 L, 2.20 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
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Front
(4WD models)
Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear
Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Fluid capacity*11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic
transmission of your vehicle.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Manual transmission
Clutch
Transfer (4WD models)
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
Clutch free play0.2  0.6 in. (5 15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Oil capacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 380Fuel filler doorP. 7 3
Tire inflation pressure
P. 491
Hood lock release lever P. 380
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 19.0 gal. (72.0 L, 15.8 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline, Octane rating 87
(Research octane number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 9 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
- reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 485
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20