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CONDITION

Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic Ow-20
viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil , including:
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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 Ow-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:
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The 2TR-FE (4Runner I Tacoma) and the 3UR-FBE (Flex Fuel Tundra I 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 Ow-20 oil is mandatory (except for the 2TR-FE & 3UR-FBE
Engines) have been approved for extended oil change intervals.
Vehicles in which Ow-20 is an option to 5w-20 (or 5w-30) will continue to require 5,000 mile
change intervals, even if Ow-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
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 2010-2013 Model Year Toyota vehicles under non-severe usage.

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Oil Viscosity Applicability and Change Interval Guide

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2010 -2013 All Models

Engine

Vehicle

Model Year

Oil

Capacity w/ Filter
Chan e
6.6
6.1
6.4
4.7
6.4
6.4
5.0
6.4
NOTE2
7.9
7.9
4.7
6.4
7.9
7.9
7.9
7.9
7.9
4.7
6.4
6.4
NOTE4
6.1
6.1
NOTES
6.4
7.9
7.9
7.9
7.9

Change Interval

2010-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
Ow-20
5,000 Miles
2010
2010-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
FJ Cruiser
2010-2013
5w-20 or Ow-20
5,000 Miles
NOTE 1
5,000 Miles
2010
Highlander
2GR-FE
2011-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
5w-20 or Ow-20
5,000 Miles
3MZ-FE
2010
Highlander HV
2GR-FXE
2011-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
2010
5w-20 or Ow-20
Land Cruiser
3UR-FE
5,000 Miles
2011
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
2013
2010-2012
5w-20 or Ow-20
5,000 Miles
2AR-FE
RAV4
2010-2012
5w-30
2GR-FE
5,000 Miles
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
1UR-FE
2010-2013
5,000 Miles
2010-2011
5w-20 or Ow-20
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3UR-FE
Sequoia
2012-2013
Ow-20
10,000
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3UR-FBE
5,000 Miles I Note 3
Ow-20
2012-2013
1AR-FE
2011-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
5w-30
Sienna
2010
5,000 Miles
2GR-FE
2011-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
2010-2013
5w-30
1GR-FE
5,000 Miles
5w-20 or Ow-20
Tacoma
2010
5,000 Miles
2TR-FE
Ow-20
5,000 Miles
2011-2013
5w-30
2010
5,000 Miles
1GR-FE
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
2011-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
1UR-FE
2010-2013
or
Ow-20
2010-2011
5w-20
5,000 Miles
Tundra
3UR-FE
2012-2013
Ow-20
10,000 Miles
2010-2011
Sw-20 or Ow-20
3UR-FBE
5,000 Miles I Note 3
2012-2013
Ow-20
7.9
NOTE.1. With Towing Package - 5w-30 I 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
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
1GR-FE
2TR-FE
1GR-FE
1AR-FE

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Oil Viscosity Applicability and Change Interval Guide

USA

Applicab1l1ty

2010 -2013 All Models

Vehicle

Engine

Avalon

2GR-FE

Avalon HV

2AR-FXE
2AR-FE

Camry

Camry HV

Corolla

2AZ-FXE
2AR-FXE
2ZR-FE
2AZ-FE

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2GR-FE

Matrix
Prius
Prius C
Prius PHV
Prius V

Venza

2ZR-FE
2AZ-FE
2ZR-FXE
1NZ-FXE
2ZR-FXE
2ZR-FXE
1AR-FE
1AR-FE
2GR-FE

Yaris

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Model Year

Oil

2010-2012
2013
2013
2010-2013
2010-2011
2012-2013
2010-2011
2012-2013
2010
2011-2013
2010
2010
2011-2013
2010-2013
2010-2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2012-2013
2010-2012
2013
2010-2011
2012-2013
2010-2013

5w-30
Ow-20
OW-20
Ow-20
5w-30
Ow-20
5w-20 or Ow-20
Ow-20
5w-20 or Ow-20
Ow-20
5w-20 or Ow-20
5w-20 or Ow-20
Ow-20
5w-20 or Ow-20
Ow-20
Ow-20
Ow-20
Ow-20
5w-20 or Ow-20
Ow-20
5w-30
Ow-20
5w-30

Capacity w/ Filter
Chan e
6.4
6.4
4.6
4.7
6.4
6.4
4.5
4.5
4.4
4.4
4.0
4.4
4.4
4.0
4.4
3.9
4.4
4.4
4.7
4.7
6.4
6.4
3.9

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Change Interval
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles
10,000 Miles
5,000 Miles

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