oil viscosity TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
tC_OM_OM21042U_(U)
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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the 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, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
tC_OM_OM21042U_(U)
Lubrication system
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Scion vehicle. Use Scion
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the fol-
lowing 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 oil may be used.
However, 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 4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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tC_OM_OM21042U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 292Fuel filler doorP. 9 5
Hood release lever
P. 2 9 2
Fuel filler door opener P. 9 5Tire inflation pressure
P. 431
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference) 14.5 gal. (55 L,
12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher

P. 4 2 4
Cold tire inflation 
pressure P. 431
Engine oil capacity

(Drain and refill —
reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)

With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9) 
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 0W-20 P. 425