oil viscosity TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

512 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 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 Imp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km)
● If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp.qt.) every 600 miles
(1000 km), contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing theengine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
■ 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
2GR-FE engine
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.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)
1AR-FE engine
2GR-FE engine Without filter: 4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
With filter: 4.7 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
With filter: 6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 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 viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
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
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
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.
Outside temperature

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allowscold 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 viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle 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.

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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 Imp.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
SAE 80W-90

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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 Imp.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. 503Fuel filler doorP. 9 5
Hood lock release lever
P. 503
Fuel filler door opener
P. 9 5
Tire inflation pressure
P. 6 3 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.7 gal. (67 L, 14.7 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 96, 627
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 3 5
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. 628
2GR-FE engine: SAE 5W-30
1AR-FE engine: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20