2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4WD, Part Time T/Case ControlFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.50 OZS. 0.13 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.32 LBS. 0.59 KG HFC-134a (R-134a) S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 11.30 QTS. 10.69 L TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Using transmission fluid other than TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission acompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 S
Clutch Fluid N/A N/A SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 S
Differential Gear Oil 4WD,Automatic Trans Front 1.64 QTS. 1.55 L TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,w/o Rear Differential Lock 2.64 QTS. 2.49 L TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent S
Differential Gear Oil Rear,w/Rear Differential Lock 2.59 QTS. 2.45 L TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent S
Engine Coolant Automatic Trans 10.40 QTS. 9.84 L TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/Filter 6.40 QTS. 6.05 L TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 6.00 QTS. 5.67 L TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. S
Fuel Tank 19.00 GALS. 71.92 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.90 QTS. 1.79 L Gear oil API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III S
Transfer Case Fluid 4WD,Automatic Trans 1.10 QTS. 1.04 L TOYOTA Genuine Transfer Gear Oil LF or equivalent. SAE 75W S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Washer Fluid In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. Not radiator antifreeze. S
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