recommended oil TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2006 N210 / 4.G Owners Manual

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ENGINE OIL SELECTION
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
SAE 5W30 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather. If SAE 5W30 is not available, SAE
10W30 may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 5W30 at
the next oil change.
Oil identification mark
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is added to some oil con-
tainers to help you select the oil you
should use.

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“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
9.8 (10.4, 8.6)
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
12.3 (13,0, 10.8)
Coolant type: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
optimum transmission performance.
Notice: 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 ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. TRANSFER
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90
DIFFERENTIAL (4.0 L V6 [1GRFE] en-
gine)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Tw o −wheel drive models
3.05 (3.2, 2.7)
Four −wheel drive models
Front 1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
Rear 3.05 (3.2, 2.7)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: Front
SAE 75W −90
Rear Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W −90 DIFFERENTIAL (4.7 L V8 [2UZFE] en-
gine)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Tw o −wheel drive models
3.05 (3.2, 2.7)
Four −wheel drive models
Front 1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
Rear 3.05 (3.2, 2.7)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 90
Below −18 C (
0 F)
SAE 80W or 80W −90
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Propeller shafts: SpidersLithium base chassis grease, NLGI
No.2
Slide yokes Molybdenum −disulfide lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium
base multipurpose grease, NLGI No.2

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Publication No. OM35852U
Part No. 01999-35852
Printed in Japan 01−0508 −00
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Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 147 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 374 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 377 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 379 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 329 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 356 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 407 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
For improved vehicle performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with an
Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher.
See page 329 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
87 L (23.0 gal., 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 421 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 425 through 432.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 451.
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