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5517-3. 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 that 
already in the engine. 
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed 
before adding oil. 
Remove the sand and dust from around the oil filler cap. 
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 
(models for model code destination W*), or when driving while accelerating 
or decelerating frequently 
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently 
through heavy traffic
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  11 )
Engine oil selectionP. 671
Oil quantity  
(Low   Full)
2TR-FE, 1GD-FTV and 
2GD-FTV engines 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
2KD-FTV engine 1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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671
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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2TR-FE engine (except for EURO V models*1)
*1: EURO V is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets 
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick. 
■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:  
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:  
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or SN 
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil  
15W-40 and 20W-50:  
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil 
Recommended viscosity (SAE): 
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a 
higher viscosity engine oil in 
extremely low temperatures, 
the engine may become difficult 
to start, so SAE 0W-20, 5W-20 
or 5W-30 engine oil is recom- 
mended.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity 
(Drain and refill   Reference*2)
With filter 
Without filter
5.6 L (5.9 qt., 4.9 Imp.qt.)
5.3 L (5.6 qt., 4.7 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated  
before next oil change 
     
        
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6729-1. Specifications
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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. 
How to read oil container labels: 
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain- 
ers to help you select the oil you should use. 
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN” 
means the oil quality designa- 
tion by American Petroleum Ins-
titute (API). 
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20” 
means the SAE viscosity grade. 
Lower portion: “Resource-Con- 
serving” means that the oil has 
fuel-saving and environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
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2 
     
        
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673
9
9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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2TR-FE engine (for EURO V models*1)
*1: EURO V is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets 
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing 
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick. 
■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:  
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:  
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or SN 
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil  
15W-40:  
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil 
Recommended viscosity (SAE): 
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a 
higher viscosity engine oil in 
extremely low temperatures, 
the engine may become difficult 
to start, so SAE 0W-20, 5W-20 
or 5W-30 engine oil is recom- 
mended.
Oil capacity 
(Drain and refill   Reference*2)
With filter 
Without filter
5.6 L (5.9 qt., 4.9 Imp.qt.)
5.3 L (5.6 qt., 4.7 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated  
before next oil change 
     
        
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6749-1. Specifications
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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. 
How to read oil container labels: 
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain- 
ers to help you select the oil you should use. 
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN” 
means the oil quality designa- 
tion by American Petroleum Ins-
titute (API). 
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20” 
means the SAE viscosity grade. 
Lower portion: “Resource-Con- 
serving” means that the oil has 
fuel-saving and environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
1
2 
     
        
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675
9
9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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2GD-FTV engine (except for EURO IV, V and VI models*1)
*1: EURO IV, V and VI are emission standards. If it is not clear that your vehi- 
cle meets relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick. 
■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: API CF-4, CF or ACEA B1, B3, B4, B5 or JASO DL-0 
Recommended viscosity (SAE): 
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and 
good starting in cold weather. 
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a 
higher viscosity engine oil in 
extremely low temperatures, 
the engine may become difficult 
to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine 
oil is recommended.
Oil capacity  
(Drain and refill —  
reference*2)
With filter
Without filter
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Preferred
Temperature range anticipated  
before next oil change 
     
        
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6769-1. Specifications
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How to read oil container label: 
The Japanese Automobile 
Standard Organization (JASO) 
DL-0 Mark is added to some oil 
containers to help you select 
the oil you should use. 
Oil viscosity (5W-30 is explained here as an example): 
• The 5W in 5W-30 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 30 in 5W-30 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. 
     
        
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677
9
9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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2GD-FTV engine (for EURO IV models*1)
*1: EURO IV is an emission standard. If it is not clear that your vehicle meets 
relevant standards, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick. 
■Engine oil selection 
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use 
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat- 
isfy the following grade and viscosity. 
Oil grade: API CF-4, CF or ACEA B1, B3, B4, B5 or JASO DL-0 
Recommended viscosity (SAE): 
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and 
good starting in cold weather. 
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a 
higher viscosity engine oil in 
extremely low temperatures, 
the engine may become difficult 
to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine 
oil is recommended.
Oil capacity 
(Drain and refill —  
reference*2)
With filter
Without filter 
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp.qt.) 
7.0 L (7.4 qt., 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated  
before next oil change
Preferred