
4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 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 (with
towing hitch), 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. 628
Oil quantity (Low Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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6289-1. Specifications
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Gasoline engine
*: 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. Toyota
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN “Resource-Conserving”,
SN PLUS “Resource-Conserving” or SP “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not avail-
able, SAE 5W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the
next oil change.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill reference*)
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
Preferred

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle 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 SP”
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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6309-1. Specifications
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Diesel engine (except for EURO V and VI models*1)
*1: EURO V and VI are emission standards. If it is not clear that your vehicle
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 sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: API CF-4, CF or ACEA 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

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle 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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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
How to read oil container label:
The Japanese Automobile
Standard Organization (JASO)
DL-1 Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select
the oil you should use.
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.
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change
Preferred

6369-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid
capacity*
Gasoline engine8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine9.5 L (10.0 qt., 8.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage t he transmission of your vehicle.
Manual transmission
Oil capacity
5-speed models 2.2 L (2.3 qt., 1.9 Imp.qt.)
6-speed
models
4WD
models 2.5 L (2.6 qt., 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Pre
Runner 2.7 L (2.9 qt., 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type
TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil API
GL-3 (GL-4) or equivalent
Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W-90
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. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil” to achieve optimal performance.

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Vehicle specifications
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*: 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 oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*1: 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 oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*2: Models made in Thailand*4
*3: Models made in South Africa*4
*4: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
*5: With rear drum brake
*6: With rear disc brake
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
Differential
Oil
capacity
Front
(4WD
models)
Without A.D.D.1.45 L (1.53 qt., 1.28 Imp.qt.)
With A.D.D.1.60 L (1.69 qt., 1.41 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Without rear differ-
ential lock system
3.65 L (3.86 qt., 3.21 Imp.qt.)*2
3.75 L (3.96 qt., 3.30 Imp.qt.)*3
With rear differential
lock system
3.60 L (3.80 qt., 3.17 Imp.qt.)*5
5.14 L (5.43 qt., 4.52 Imp.qt.)*2, 6
5.20 L (5.50 qt., 4.58 Imp.qt.)*3, 6
Oil type*1 and oil viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential
gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or
equivalent