2003 Toyota Matrix Base, 4WDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fluid Capacities (PRIUS)

FLUID CAPACITIES (PRIUS) (1)

Application (2) Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (3) 3.9 Qts. (3.7L)
Cooling System
Engine Cooling System (Includes Heater) (4) 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
Inverter Cooling System (4)(5) 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
Power Steering Fluid (6)
Transaxle Unit (Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV) 4.9 Qts. (4.6L)
(1) Read service precautions before proceeding with service procedure. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONSΒ .
(2) Approximate quantity is listed.
(3) Use an API SL energy conserving engine oil.
(4) Use Toyota Long Life coolant or equivalent ethylene-glycol type coolant.
(5) This is coolant used for cooling the inverter system. Coolant reservoir is located on top of engine, near inverter.
(6) This vehicle does not use power steering fluid as an electric steering gear assembly is used.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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