165 Engine Fluids
Why do I need to know what fluids to put in my car?
If you put the wrong fluids in then you may well shorten the life of your car and/or cause some engine damage.
Some people recommend something else!
That's up to them. Listed here are the recommended Toyota specifications for your engine. Personally, I think Toyota have more than enough experience and skill with engine design, development and maintenance to say what should be used in their engine. Opinions vary...
What are the recommended fluids?
What fluid? | Specification | My 2p... | When to change? | Capacity (Litres) |
Petrol |
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|
60 | |
Engine oil |
|
|
5000 3000 |
3.6 ~4.5 |
Engine coolant |
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|
Ethylene - 40,000 Alcohol - 20,000 |
6.4 |
Intercooler coolant |
|
|
Ethylene - 40,000 Alcohol - 20,000 |
1.6 |
Gearbox oil |
|
|
Checked - 15,000 Changed - 30,000 |
5.2 |
Rear differential oil |
|
|
Not specified! 30,000 |
1.1 |
Clutch fluid |
|
|
Not specified! | 1.5? |
Brake fluid |
|
|
40,000 | 4? |