oil viscosity TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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 and
frequent 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 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km)
● If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.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 reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
(P. 175)
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
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Lubrication system
2GR-FE engine
■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
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil
change.
The 5W 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 30 in 5W-30 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 filter6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 lmp.qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 lmp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
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How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubric
ant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
1AR-FE engine ■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-20 or 0W-20
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter4.7 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 lmp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 lmp.qt.)

614 6-1. Specifications
VENZA_U (OM73012U)SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
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.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Outside temperature

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Ignition system
Electrical system
Rear differential (AWD models)
Spark plug
Make DENSO2GR-FE engine
1AR-FE engine
Gap
FK20HR11
SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
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 is checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity0.52 qt. (0.50 L, 0.44 lmp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity
Above 0 F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or
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Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (AWD models)
Fluid capacity*
2GR-FE engine
1AR-FE engine2WD models: 6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
AWD models: 7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp.qt.)
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transaxle fluid type
Using transaxle fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause dete-
rioration in shift quality, locking up of your transaxle accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the transaxle of your vehicle.
Oil capacity0.84 qt. (0.80 L, 0.70 lmp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0 F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 486Fuel filler doorP. 9 3
Hood lock release lever
P. 486
Fuel filler door opener
P. 9 3
Tire inflation pressure
P. 6 1 9
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.7 gal. (67 L, 14.7 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 94, 611
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 1 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
2GR-FE engine 1AR-FE engine
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4) 4.7 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0) 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity P. 612
2GR-FE engine: SAE 5W-30
1AR-FE engine: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20