The right grade of oil is vital to keep your Toyota’s engine working at its best. The vehicle specification chapter in the owner’s manual will confirm the right grade for your car and your region.
Engine oil isn’t something you want to compromise on. Using the right lubricant keeps your engine running smoothly and preserves the life of its components. In fact, using the wrong grade of oil could be a costly mistake.
That’s especially true for diesels, which are very sensitive to the wrong grade. The wrong grade of lubricant can cause the Diesel Particulate Filter to fail, which could land you with a four-figure repair bill.
Engine oil: what the digits mean
There are a lot of numbers, letters and jargon surrounding engine oil, which can make finding the right grade confusing.
Essentially, you need to use oil that is the recommended viscosity. This is the ‘thickness’ of the oil and is usually displayed prominently on the packaging. A high viscosity oil will be more treacle-like in consistency, whereas a low viscosity oil is thinner and more free-flowing. Modern Toyota engines generally use low viscosity oils as they reduce friction within the engine, cut down on wear and tear and contribute to better fuel economy.
The following table displays the recommended oil specification
for all current Toyota models and engine types.
| TOYOTA MODEL | RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL GRADE |
| Aygo | 0W-16 |
| Yaris | 0W-16 |
| GR Yaris | 0W-20 |
| Yaris Cross | 0W-8 |
| Corolla | 0W-16 |
| Camry | 0W-16 |
| Toyota C-HR | 0W-16 |
| RAV4 | 0W-16 |
| RAV4 Plug-in | 0W-16 |
| Highlander | 0W-16 |
| GR 86 | TBC |
| GR Supra | 0W-20 |
| Prius | 0W-16 |
| Prius Plug-in | 0W-16 |
| Land Cruiser (all) | 0W-30 |
| Hilux (all) | 0W-30 |
| Proace (all diesels) | Please refer to your local Toyota centre |
| Proace Verso (all) | Please refer to your local Toyota centre |
Engine oil: older Toyota models
The following table displays the recommended oil specification
for the most frequently requested older Toyota models and engine types.
| MODEL | GENERATION / YEARS | ENGINE | RECOMMENDED OIL |
| Aygo | First-gen / 2005-2014 | 1.0-litre petrol | 0W-20 or 5W-30 |
| Yaris | First-gen / 1999-2005 | 1.3-litre petrol | 5W-30 |
| Yaris | Second-gen / 2006-2009 | 1.3-litre petrol | 5W-30 |
| Yaris | Second-gen / 2009-2011 | 1.33-litre petrol | 0W-20 |
| Yaris | Third-gen / 2011-2017 | 1.33-litre petrol | 0W-20 |
| Corolla | Ninth-gen / 2000-2006 | All petrol and diesel | 5W-30 |
| Auris | First-gen / 2007-2012 | 1.6-litre petrol | 5W-30 |
| Avensis | Second-gen / 2003-2009 | 1.8-litre petrol | 5W-30 |
| Avensis | Second-gen / 2003-2009 | 2.0-litre diesel | 5W-30 |
| Avensis | Third-gen / 2009-2018 | 1.8-litre petrol | 5W-30 |
| Avensis | Third-gen / 2009-2018 | 2.0-litre diesel | 0W-30 |
How a specialist can help
If in doubt, seek help from your local Toyota centre. Our trained technicians and service advisors know Toyota cars inside out, and will be able to advise on the correct oil for your vehicle and maintenance schedule (Proace and Proace Verso). Toyota Genuine Motor Oil has been specifically formulated for use with our engines. You can’t buy better oil for your Toyota.
Whether you replace the engine oil yourself or ask a Toyota centre to do it for you, a regular oil change at the specified mileage or time is important. Even long-life oils become less effective over time, as the repeated cycles of heating and cooling steadily degrades the oil’s properties.
Your local Toyota centre isn’t the only place where you can buy Toyota Genuine Motor Oil. Head over to our eBay store and you can order oil to be delivered to your home or office. Wherever you buy your Toyota Genuine Motor Oil from, using the right grade is vital to preserve the performance, economy and reliability of your car.
Hi i have a 2017 axio what type of oil should i use
Hi,
That is not a vehicle we sold/sell in the UK.
Please contact Toyota in your region for assistance.
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Hi, Toyota hileux pikup which engine oil good for it
Hi Victor,
We can only advise on UK specification vehicles. Please contact Toyota in your area for further assistance.
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Toyota UK
Hi,
Im looking for suitable engine oil for japanise made 2002 Yaris I pre-facelift, 1,4 diesel d4d with high millage.
Thanks in advance
Hi Luke, thanks for your comment.
If your Yaris is a UK specification vehicle, please provide us with your registration number.
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Toyota UK
Hi, can you tell me which oil is recommended for my Toyota proace 2018 (vx18xjx).
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Hi,
Please contact your nearest Toyota centre for further assistance.
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correct oil for my rav 4 reg kt09tey – not sure if it has a dpf or not
Hi Ian,
Our technical team have recommended 5W30 PFE C2 is best for your RAV4.
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What oil do I put in my 2005 rav 4 vvt petrol. Thank you
Hi Gail,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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Hi .
I have just purchased a Toyota Aygo
X plore the dealership are recommending 5W 30 engine oil but this site is recommending
OW 16 .
Why so different ?
Who is right , any help greatly appreciated.
Hi Symo,
Please provide your vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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HiAce Panel Van, 2494 cc Diesel, September 06, Vin No:JT121JK1100026586
What triggers the ‘Oil Change’ light, I know how to reset it, not that I have ever had too, but I don’t know what triggers it to come on. I have never seen mine illuminated and I have gone over 10,000 miles between an oil change, in error.
I was wondering if something like a sensor could be faulty and therefore not reminding me to change the oil.
Hi Alan, thanks for your comment.
We’d recommend getting in touch with your local Toyota Centre. The team there will be able to check over your Hiace and make sure everything is running smoothly, including the ol change light itself.
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Toyota UK
Hi I just want to double check what would be the best engine oil to use for my petrol Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i Icon Tech 5dr? I can see 0w-16 is recommended but all I can find is 0w-20 or 5w-20 which is better?
Hi Junaid,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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MF68WBM aswell can you find where I can buy the engine oil and which would be the best to use.
Hi,
0W-20.
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What oil should I used for my Toyota Auris MK2 2013 model 1.3 litre engine .I was trying to use
Castrol 5W-30 Magnatec (A5) is that ok to use this oil or should I use 5W-30 (C3)
What is (A5) or (C2) or (C3) ?
Please help me …
Hi Kevin,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
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What oil should I use for my 2016/2017 toyota proace?
Can you advice Engine Oil required for Aygo 2005 Diesel?, doesn’t apart to be listed on the chart.
Hi Mo,
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Hi, what is the best engine oil for my Toyota hiace reg N94JOR thanks.
Hi Jake,
This vehicle registration is not showing up on our system.
Please confirm that it is correct.
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