2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER oil type

3526-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
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 ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom 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
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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3536-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)■
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 consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
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
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selectionP. 461
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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4658-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage* at
68F (20C):
12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W

4668-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
*: 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
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: 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
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Front differential (4WD models)
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.6 qt. (1.55 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.40 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
2.9 qt. (2.70 L, 2.4 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
2.8 qt. (2.65 L, 2.3 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 349 P. 220
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 349P. 468
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 218, 460
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 6 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 6 1
Engine oil type P. 461