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6-1. Specifications

Lubrication system

Oil capacity 

(Drain and refill —

Without filter

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: ILSAC multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

Outside temperature

The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating 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 oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating

temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-

cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)

4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for

good fuel economy and good

starting in cold weather.

If SAE 0W-20 is not available,

SAE 5W-20 may be used. How-

ever, it must be replaced with

SAE 0W-20 at the next oil