Toyota · ZVW30 · 2009–2015

Prius Engine oil viscosity

Answer0W-20 preferred; 5W-20, 5W-30 or 10W-30 also specified

Toyota's ZVW30 Prius owner manual identifies SAE 0W-20 as the most fuel-efficient specified oil and also lists SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 grades meeting the stated API/ILSAC requirements.

Reference details

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Toyota Japan Prius 2014 owner manualToyota Motor Corporation · ja

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