2014 TOYOTA xB oil type

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Scion_xB_OM_OM12G56U_(U)
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully. Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
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. 3 3 5
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Scion_xB_OM_OM12G56U_(U)
Manual transaxle
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (reference) 2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 or 5 and SAE 75W-90 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. Scion recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil” to achieve optimal performance.
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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Scion_xB_OM_OM12G56U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 220Fuel filler doorP. 6 0
Hood lock release lever
P. 2 2 0
Fuel filler door opener P. 6 0Tire inflation pressure
P. 340
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 14.0 gal. (53 L, 11.7 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
P. 3 3 4
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 340
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.5 (4.3, 3.8)
Without filter 4.3 (4.1, 3.6)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine
oil.
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W-20 or SAE 0W-20
P. 3 3 5