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Tech Tip
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August01 , 2013
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2010-2014 Model Year Vehicles
CONDITION
Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic Ow-20
viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil, including:
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Reduced friction and wear on engine surfaces
Improved fuel economy
Reduction in waste oil stream (in vehicles approved for 10,000 mile oil change intervals)
Reduced maintenance cost (in vehicles approved for 10,000 mile oil change intervals)
Due to the improved performance and durability of Ow-20 synthetic oil, Scion has extended the oil
change intervals to 10,000 miles for vehicles that require this oil (except for FR-S). With this change,
the following should be noted:
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Only Scion vehicles in which Ow-20 oil is mandatory have been approved for extended oil
change intervals
Vehicles in which Ow-20 is an option to 5w-20 (or 5w-30) will continue to require 5,000 mile
change intervals, even if Ow-20 oil is used
In the case of vehicles with 10,000 mile oil change intervals, the 5,000 mile service interval has
not been eliminated. The traditional 5,000 mile maintenance procedures (such as tire rotation)
will continue to be required, and the fluid levels (including engine oil) will need to be checked
and adjusted at this time
If the vehicle operation meets the standard criteria for "Special Operating Conditions" such as:
driving off-road, on dirt roads, towing a trailer, making repeated short trips under 32° F, or
extensive idling; the engine oil must be replaced at 5,000 mile intervals, regardless of oil used.
Exception is FR-S, where the oil must be replaced every 3,750 miles, under "Special Operating
Conditions."
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please follow the chart on Page 2 to determine the proper oil viscosity, fill quantity, and proper
change interval for 2010-2014 Model Year Scion vehicles under non-severe usage.
Tech Tip
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08/10/2013
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2AZ-FE
2010
5w-20 or Ow-20
4.0
5,000 Miles
2AR-FE
2011-2014
Ow-20
4.7
10,000 Miles
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2AZ-FE
2010-2014
5w-20 or Ow-20
4.5
5,000 Miles
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2ZR-FE
2010-2014
Ow-20
4.4
10,000 Miles
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1NR-FE
2012-2014
Ow-20
3.7
10,000 Miles
FR-
FA20
4U-FSE
2013-2014
Ow-20
5.8
7,500 Miles
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Tech Tip
08/1 /2013
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