2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA oil viscosity

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L,
1.3 lmp. qt.)
■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.

672 6-1. Specifications
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must 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.
Outside temperature

675
6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 your Toyota dealer for further details.
Oil
capacity
Front (4WD models) 2.2 qt. (2.05 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Rear
4.0L V6
(1GR-FE)
and 4.6L
V8
(1UR-FE)
engines
Regular
Cab mod-
elsWith standard bed
4.3 qt. (4.05 L, 3.6 Imp.qt.)
With long bed
4.9 qt. (4.60 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
Double
Cab and
Crew-
Max
models
4.9 qt. (4.60 L, 4.0 Imp.qt.)
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE)
engine
Regular
Cab mod-
els With standard bed
3.7 qt. (3.50 L, 3.1 Imp.qt.)
With long bed
3.8 qt. (3.60 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
Double
Cab mod-
elsWith standard bed
3.8 qt. (3.60 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
With long bed
4.0 qt. (3.75 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Crew-
Max
models2WD models
4.0 qt. (3.75 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
3.8 qt. (3.60 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*
Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equiva-
lent

676 6-1. Specifications
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,contact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (4WD models)
Fluid
capacity*
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) engine 11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp.qt.)
4.6L V8
(1UR-FE)
engine
Vehicles without
towing package2WD models
11.6 qt. (11.0 L, 9.7 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with
towing package2WD models
12.2 qt. (11.5 L, 10.1 Imp.qt.)
4WD models
11.8 qt. (11.2 L, 9.9 Imp.qt.)
5.7L V8
(3UR-FE,
3UR-FBE)
engineVehicles without
towing package
11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with
towing package12.3 qt. (11.6 L, 10.2 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 transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Oil capacity 1.2 qt. (1.12 L, 1.0 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90