S-TT-0073-13

Tech Tip S-TT-0073-13
Subject
October 03, 2013
Market
Oil Viscosity Applicability and Change Interval Guide
Service Category
Section
General
Maintenance
USA
Applicability
All Models
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2010-2014
2010-2014
2012-2014
xD
xB
iQ
2013-2014
2010-2014
FR-S
tC
CONDITION
Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-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 0w-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 0w-20 oil is mandatory have been approved for extended oil
change intervals
Vehicles in which 0w-20 is an option to 5w-20 (or 5w-30) will continue to require 5,000 mile
change intervals, even if 0w-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.”
Expires On
Ver. 2.1 8/28/2011 S
10/03/2014
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Tech Tip S-TT-0073-13
October 03, 2013
Subject
Market
Oil Viscosity Applicability and Change Interval Guide
USA
Applicability
All Models
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please follow the chart to determine the proper oil viscosity, fill quantity, and proper change interval
for 2010-2014 Model Year Scion vehicles under non-severe usage.
Engine
Model Year
Oil
Capacity with
Filter Change
(quart)
Oil Change Interval
2AZ-FE
2010
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.0
5,000 Miles
2AR-FE
2011-2014
0w-20
4.7
10,000 Miles
xB
2AZ-FE
2010-2014
5w-20 or 0w-20
4.5
5,000 Miles
xD
2ZR-FE
2010-2014
0w-20
4.4
10,000 Miles
iQ
1NR-FE
FA20
(4U-FSE)
2012-2014
0w-20
3.7
10,000 Miles
2013-2014
0w-20
5.8
7,500 Miles
Vehicle
tC
FR-S
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10/03/2014
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