2012 TOYOTA GT86 Owners Manual

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Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped under
the right-hand front seat.
This number is located on the
top left of the body panel.
This number is also on the man-
ufacturer’s label.

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FT86_EEEngine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

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Engine
Fuel
*: If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 98 RON is not available,
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 95 RON may be used with no
detriment to engine durability or driveability.
Model FA20
Ty p eHorizontally opposed, liquid cooled 4 cylinder, 4-
stroke gasoline
Bore and stroke 86.0  86.0 mm (3.39 3.39 in.)
Displacement 1998 cm3 (121.93 cu.in.)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Fuel typeEU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European stan-
dard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
Research octane num-
ber98 or higher*
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)

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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*)
Without filter
With filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp. qt.)
5.4 L (5.7 qt., 4.8 Imp. qt.)

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FT86_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in
cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
Preferred

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FT86_EEHow to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: The oil quality desig-
nation by API (American Petro-
leum Institute) (SN)
Center portion: The SAE viscosity
grade (SAE 0W-20)
Lower portion: “Resource-Con-
serving” means that the oil has
fuel saving and environmental
protection.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The ILSAC (International Lubri-
cant Standardization and
Approval Committee) Certification
Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.

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Cooling system
Ignition system
CapacityVehicles with an automatic transmission
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
7.2 L (7.6 qt., 6.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “TOYOTA Genuine 50/50 Pre-mixed Super Long
Life Coolant BLUE”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO ZXE27HBR8
0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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Electrical system
Differential
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for further details.
Battery
Specific gravity reading at
20C (68F):1.250  1.290 Fully charged
1.160  1.200 Half charged
1.060  1.100 Discharged
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge15 A max.
5 A max.
Oil capacity (Reference) 1.15 L (1.22 qt., 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Without LSD
• Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil LT
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-5
and SAE 75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE
75W-90 specifications
With LSD
• Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil LX
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-5
and SAE 75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE
75W-90 specifications