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4566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
The  engine  compartment  contains  many  mechanisms  and  fluids  that  may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep  hands,  clothing  and  tools  away  from  the  moving  fan  and  engine
drive belt.
● Be  careful  not  to  touch  the  engine,  radiator,  exhaust  manifold,  etc.  right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also  be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do  not  smoke,  cause  sparks  or  expose  an  open  flame  to  fuel  or  t he  bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains  poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric  cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the  electric  cooling  fan may  automatically  start to  run if  the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 467)
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Be  sure  the  engine  switch  is  off.  With  the  engine  switch  in  IGNITION  ON
mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 467)
■ Safety glasses
Wear  safety  glasses  to  prevent  flying  or  falling  material,  fluid  spray,  etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. 
     
        
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used  engine  oil  contains  potentially  harmful  contaminants  which   may
cause  skin  disorders  such  as  inflammation  and  skin  cancer,  so  c are
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 Toyota  dealer,  service  station  or  auto  parts  store  for  information
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 a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the v ehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
■ If oil is spilled on the engine cover (2.5 L 4-cylinder [A25A-F KS] engine)
To  prevent  the  engine  cover  from  being  damaged,  remove  any  engine  oil
from the engine cover as soon as possible using a neutral detergent.
Do not use an organic solvent such as brake cleaner. 
     
        
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5788-1. Specifications
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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil  capacity is a reference  quantity to be  used whe
n 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
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
“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: ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16
SAE  0W-16  is  the  best  choice  for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE
0W-20  oil  may  be  used.  However,
it  must  be  replaced  with  SAE  0W-
16 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which  allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for ea sier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 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.
Lubrication system
With filterWithout filter
2.5  L  4-cylinder
(A25A-FKS) engine4.8 qt. 
(4.5 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)4.4 qt. 
(4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
3.5  L  V6  (2GR-FKS)
engine5.7 qt. 
(5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)5.6 qt. 
(5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature