oil type TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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 filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
CTH43AS122
Engine oil selectionP. 637
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

580 5-1. Essential information
4RUNNER_UVehicles with a front spoiler only:
Before using the front emer-
gency towing eyelet(s), remove
the cover(s).
Removing the clips
Installing the clips
Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
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CTH51AS008

640 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Transfer (4WD models)
*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil
LF” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer
Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Battery
Open voltage* at
68 F (20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(
*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Front differential (4WD models)
*: 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 matc hing quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Rear differential
*: 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 matc hing quality to satisfy the above
specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
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
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
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Auxiliary catch leverP. 5 1 9Fuel filler doorP. 109
Hood lock release lever
P. 519
Tire inflation pressure
P. 643
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 636
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 4 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)
With filter
Without filter
6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 637
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20