Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2010 Toyota Prius BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.90 OZS. | 0.14 L | POE ND-OIL 11 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.00 LBS. | 0.45 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS | The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | Gasoline engines,w/Exhaust Heat Recovery System | 7.60 QTS. | 7.19 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Gasoline engines,w/o Exhaut Heat Recovery System | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Power Control Unit | 2.10 QTS. | 1.98 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.10 QTS. | 3.88 L | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 11.90 GALS. | 45.04 L | S | ||||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Plain water | In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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