2013 TOYOTA MATRIX oil type

339 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■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.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 443
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●2.4L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine: When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, when towing, or when driving while accelerating or
decelerating frequently
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445 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle 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
(Reference)1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
5.8 qt. (5.5 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 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.

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Vehicle specifications
Manual transmission
Gear oil capacity (Reference)1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil typeUse either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and
SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.

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Vehicle specifications
Rear differential (AWD models)
Transfer (AWD models)
Clutch
Oil capacity 0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)
Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0F (-18C): SAE 90
Below 0F (-18C): SAE 80W or 80W-90
Oil capacity 0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)
Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0F (-18C): SAE 90
Below 0F (-18C): SAE 80W or 80W-90
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 3 0
Fuel filler door opener
P. 6 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 451
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 330Fuel filler door
P. 6 4
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 65, 442
Cold tire inflation pressureP. 451
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
1.8 L
4-cylinder
(2ZR-FE)
engineqt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L
4-cylinder
(2AZ-FE)
engineWith filter 4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
Without filter 3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type P. 443