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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Scion dealer, service station or auto parts store for infor-
mation concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion vehicle. Use Scion
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 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.
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 8.5 gal. (32.0 L, 7.0 Imp. gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill
-reference)
With filter
Without filter 3.7 qt. (3.5 L, 3.1 Imp. qt.)
3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 199Fuel filler doorP. 5 8Hood lock release lever P. 199
Fuel filler door openerP. 5 8Tire inflation pressure
P. 327
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 8.5 gal. (32.0 L,
7.0 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 2 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
- reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.7 (3.5, 3.1)
Without filter 3.5 (3.3, 2.9)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 323
ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20