Tech Tip
T-TT-0262-13
October 02, 2013
Subject
Market
Oil Viscosity Applicability and Change Interval Guide
USA
Service Category
Section
General
Maintenance
Expires on
10/02/2014
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APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2010-2014
Camry
2010-2014
FJ Cruiser
2010-2014
Highlander
2010-2014
Prius
2010-2014
Tundra
2010-2014
Sienna
2010-2014
Matrix
2013-2014
Avalon HV
2012-2014
Prius V
2010-2011, 2013-
2014
Land Cruiser
2010-2014
4Runner
2010-2014
Sequoia
2010-2014
Avalon
2010-2014
RAV4
2010-2014
Venza
2010, 2012-2014
Prius PHV
2010-2014
Yaris
2010-2014
Tacoma
2010
Solara
2012-2014
Prius C
2010-2014
Highlander HV
2010-2014
Camry HV
2010-2014
Corolla
CONDITION
Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20
viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil, including:
Reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces
Improved fuel economy
Reduction in waste oil stream (in vehicles approved for 10,000 mile oil change intervals)
Reduced maintenance cost (in vehicles approved for 10,000 mile oil change intervals)
Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Toyota has extended the oil
change intervals to 10,000 miles for most vehicles that require this oil. With this change, the following
should be noted:
The 2TR-FE (4Runner / Tacoma) and the 3UR-FBE (Flex Fuel Tundra / Sequoia) are the
exceptions to this new change interval program; these engines have not been approved for the
10,000 mile interval at this time. A 5,000 mile oil change interval is still required for these
vehicles. Also, the Flex Fuel 3UR-FBE requires a 2,500 mile interval when operated on E85.
Only Toyota vehicles in which 0w-20 oil is mandatory (except for the 2TR-FE & 3UR-FBE
Engines) have been approved for extended oil change intervals.
Vehicles in which 0w-20 is an option to 5w-20 (or 5w-30) will continue to require 5,000 mile
change intervals, even if 0w-20 oil is used.
In the case of vehicles with 10,000 mile oil change intervals, the 5,000 mile service interval has
not been eliminated. The traditional 5,000 mile maintenance procedures (such as tire rotation)
will continue to be required, and the fluid levels (including engine oil) will need to be checked
and adjusted at this time.
If the vehicle operation meets the standard criteria for “Special Operating Conditions” such as:
driving off-road, on dirt roads, towing a trailer, making repeated short trips under 32˚ F, or
Tech Tip
T-TT-0262-13
October 02, 2013
Subject
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Oil Viscosity Applicability and Change Interval Guide
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Applicability
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extensive idling; the engine oil must be replaced at 5,000 mile intervals, regardless of oil used.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please follow the charts on pages 2 & 3 to determine the proper oil viscosity, fill quantity, and proper
change interval for 2010-2014 Model Year Toyota vehicles under non-severe usage.
Vehicle
Engine
Model Year
Oil
Capacity w/ Filter
Change
Change Interval
TRUCK
4Runner
1GR-FE
2010-2014
0w-20
6.6
10,000 Miles
2TR-FE
2010
0w-20
6.1
5,000 Miles
FJ Cruiser
1GR-FE
2010-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
Highlander
1AR-FE
2010-2014
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.7
5,000 Miles
2GR-FE
2010
NOTE 1
6.4
5,000 Miles
2011-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
Highlander HV
3MZ-FE
2010
5w-20 or 0w-20
5.0
5,000 Miles
2GR-FXE
2011-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
Land Cruiser
3UR-FE
2010
5w-20 or 0w-20
NOTE 2
5,000 Miles
2011
7.9
5,000 Miles
2013-2014
0w-20
7.9
10,000 Miles
RAV4
2AR-FE
2010-2012
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.7
5,000 Miles
2GR-FE
2010-2012
5w-30
6.4
5,000 Miles
2AR-FE
2013-2014
0w-20
4.6
10,000 Miles
Sequoia
1UR-FE
2010-2013
0w-20
7.9
10,000 Miles
3UR-FE
2010-2011
5w-20 or 0w-20
7.9
5,000 Miles
2012-2014
0w-20
7.9
10,000 Miles
3UR-FBE
2010-2011
5w-20 or 0w-20
7.9
5,000 Miles /
Note 3
2012-2014
0w-20
7.9
Sienna
1AR-FE
2011-2013
0w-20
4.7
10,000 Miles
2GR-FE
2010
5w-30
6.4
5,000 Miles
2011-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
Tacoma
1GR-FE
2010-2014
5w-30
NOTE 4
5,000 Miles
2TR-FE
2010
5w-20 or 0w-20
6.1
5,000 Miles
2011-2014
0w-20
6.1
5,000 Miles
Tundra
1GR-FE
2010
5w-30
NOTE 5
5,000 Miles
2011-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
1UR-FE
2010-2014
0w-20
7.9
10,000 Miles
3UR-FE
2010-2011
5w-20 or 0w-20
7.9
5,000 Miles
2012-2014
0w-20
7.9
10,000 Miles
3UR-FBE
2010-2011
5w-20 or 0w-20
7.9
5,000 Miles /
Note 3
2012-2014
0w-20
7.9
NOTE 1. With Towing Package - 5w-30 / Without Towing Package - 5w-20
NOTE 2. If dip stick color is BLUE, fill quantity is 7.4 quarts. If dip stick is GREEN, fill quantity is 7.9 quarts
NOTE 3. Flex fuel vehicles that have been operated with E85 must have engine oil changed every 2,500 miles
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Subject
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Applicability
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RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE 4. 4.8 quarts for 2WD (except Pre-Runner), 5.5 quarts for 4X4 and Pre-Runner
NOTE 5. Vehicles built through Oct 2009 receive 4.8 quarts and vehicles built from Nov 2009 receive 5.5 quarts
Vehicle
Engine
Model Year
Oil
Capacity w/ Filter
Change
Change Interval
CAR
Avalon
2GR-FE
2010-2012
5w-30
6.4
5,000 Miles
2013-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
Avalon HV
2AR-FXE
2013-2014
0W-20
4.6
10,000 Miles
Camry
2AR-FE
2010-2014
0w-20
4.7
10,000 Miles
2GR-FE
2010-2011
5w-30
6.4
5,000 Miles
2012-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
Camry HV
2AZ-FXE
2010-2011
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.5
5,000 Miles
2AR-FXE
2012-2014
0w-20
4.5
10,000 Miles
Corolla
2ZR-FE
2010
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.4
5,000 Miles
2011-2014
0w-20
4.4
10,000 Miles
2ZR-FAE
2014
0w-20
4.2
10,000 Miles
2AZ-FE
2010
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.0
5,000 Miles
Matrix
2ZR-FE
2010
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.4
5,000 Miles
2011-2013
0w-20
4.4
10,000 Miles
2AZ-FE
2010-2013
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.0
5,000 Miles
Prius
2ZR-FXE
2010-2014
0w-20
4.4
10,000 Miles
Prius C
1NZ-FXE
2012-2014
0w-20
3.9
10,000 Miles
Prius PHV
2ZR-FXE
2012-2014
0w-20
4.4
10,000 Miles
Prius V
2ZR-FXE
2012-2014
0w-20
4.4
10,000 Miles
Venza
1AR-FE
2010-2012
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.7
5,000 Miles
1AR-FE
2013-2014
0w-20
4.7
10,000 Miles
2GR-FE
2010-2011
5w-30
6.4
5,000 Miles
2012-2014
0w-20
6.4
10,000 Miles
Yaris
1NZ-FE
2010-2014
5w-30
3.9
5,000 Miles
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