2012 TOYOTA HILUX oil viscosity

484 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
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 and
frequent 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. 1.0 L/1000 km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp.qt./
600 miles)
If your vehicle consumes more than 1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) every
1000 km (600 miles), contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter A (P. 178) when the engine is
in the “ON” position.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button
(P.178), turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (do not start
the engine because reset mode will be canceled). Continue to
press and hold the button for more than one second after the trip
meter displays “000000”.
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STEP2
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603 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-30 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in
cold weather.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating 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 30 in 0W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
Preferred

605 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in
cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the
engine may become difficult to
start, so SAE 5W-30 engine oil is
recommended.
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating 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 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
Preferred

608 6-1. Specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Manual transmission
Transfer
Oil capacity4WD models 2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp.qt.)
Pre Runner 2.6 L (2.7 qt., 2.3 Imp.qt.)
Oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityFor New Caledonia, Martinique, Israel,
Guadeloupe and French Guiana
SAE 75W-90, 80W or 80W-90
Others
SAE 75W-90
Oil capacity1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W-90

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Vehicle specifications
HILUX_EE (OM0K132E)
Differential
*1: Made in South Africa*3
*2: Made in Thailand*3
*3: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P. 40)
Oil capacity
Front
Without
A.D.D1.45 L (1.53 qt., 1.28 Imp.qt.)
With A.D.D1.65 L (1.74 qt., 1.45 Imp.qt.)
Rear
With rear
differential
lock system
2.90 L (3.07 qt., 2.55 Imp.qt.)
With
limited-slip
differential
3.35 L (3.54 qt., 2.95 Imp.qt.)
Normal2.45 L (2.59 qt., 2.16 Imp.qt.)*1
3.35 L (3.54 qt., 2.95 Imp.qt.)*2
Oil type
Without
limited-slip
differential
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
With
limited-slip
differential
Hypoid gear oil LSD API GL-5
Oil viscosity
Without
A.D.D.
Above -18C (0F):
SAE90
Below -18C (0F):
SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90
With A.D.D.SAE75W-90