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DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
How to read oil container labels
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: The oil quality designation by
API (American Petroleum Institute) (SN)
Center portion: The SAE viscosity grade
(SAE 0W−20)
Lower portion: "Resource−Conserving"
means that the oil has fuel saving and
environmental protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The ILSAC (International
Standardization and Approval Committee)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front
of the container.
RAV4_EE
1AZ−FE engine—
"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:
5W−30 and 10W−30:
API grade SL "Energy−Conserving",
SM
"Resource−Conserving"
multigrade engine oil
15W−40 and 20W−50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
OIL906
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
SAE 5W−30 is filled into your Toyota
vehicle at manufacturing, and 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.
Lubricant
"Energy−Conserving",
or ILSAC
Preferred
Finish
SN