oil viscosity TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

428 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Engine oil consumption
● The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp. qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km).
● If the vehicle consumes more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.) every 600
miles (1000 km), contact your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
The oil change system should be rese t. Perform the following steps:
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF with the trip meter A shown.
Turn the “POWER” switch ON with the MPH or km/h button 
( P. 183) held down.
Keep pressing the button until the odometer indicates “000000” and
the multi-information display indicates that the reset is complete.
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STEP2
STEP3

560 6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
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 may be used. How-
ever, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity 
Drain and refill 
(reference) With filter
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 420Fuel filler doorP. 104
Fuel filler door opener P. 104Tire inflation pressureP. 565Hood lock release lever
P. 420
Fuel tank capacity11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 105, 568
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 6 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7) 
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 560
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20