oil type TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 Owners Manual
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4156-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to dra in
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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2
3
4
5
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2
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4166-3. 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 oil fille r 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 ne ed to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he 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 t owing, 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. 527
Oil quantity
(Low Full) 1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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2
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5288-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
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5298-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine and all the lights are turned
off.
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Ge ar oil LF” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specific ation. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Electrical system
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.3 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Charging rates5 A max.
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type*Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or
equivalent
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W
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5308-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: 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 of matching quality to satisfy the above specific ation. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differentia l Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specific ation. Please
contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Front differential (4WD models)
Oil capacity
Part-time 4WD models
1.6 qt. (1.55 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Full-time 4WD models
1.5 qt. (1.40 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential
Oil capacity
Vehicles without a rear differential lock
2.9 qt. (2.70 L, 2.4 Imp. qt.)
Vehicles with a rear differential lock
2.8 qt. (2.65 L, 2.3 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 412 P. 231
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 412P. 532
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 229, 526
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 3 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 5 2 7
Engine oil type
P. 527