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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 3.50 OZS. 0.1 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant N/A N/A HFC-134a (R-134a) Capacity is between: 0.89 -1.10 lbs. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 6.90 QTS. 6.52 L TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle. Capacities are approximate and provided as a guide only. All oil levels must be checked using the dipstick, level plugs or driver information module, as applicable. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 S
Clutch Fluid N/A N/A SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 S
Engine Coolant 5.80 QTS. 5.48 L TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/Filter 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil 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 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 4.10 QTS. 3.88 L TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil 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 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. S
Fuel Tank 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV or equivalent API GL-4, SAE75W Toyota recommends to use TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV to achieve optimal performance. 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 efficiency may be different or affected. S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Washer Fluid In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. S