2012 TOYOTA GT86 oil type

300 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FT86_EE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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil
selectionP. 420
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

424 6-1. Specifications
FT86_EE
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

425 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
FT86_EE
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Manual transmission
Fluid capacity* 7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accom-
panied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your
vehicle.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type and viscosityUse either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine MG Gear Oil special
II”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-3 and
SAE 75W-90 specifications
NOTICE
Manual transmission gear oil
Using a manual transmission gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine MG
Gear Oil special II” may cause occurrences of rattling noises while idling and
poor fuel consumption.

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FT86_EE
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 2 9 4Trunk opener
P. 5 3
Hood lock release lever
P. 294
Fuel filler door
P. 8 1
Tire inflation pressure
P. 426Fuel filler door opener
P. 8 1
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
P. 8 1 , 4 1 9
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 2 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp. qt.)
Without filter 5.2 (5.5
, 4.6)
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Engine oil type P. 420