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2012 Toyota Prius c Oil Type

2012 Toyota Prius c oil type: 0W-20 (All (recommended)). Oil capacity: 3.9 US qt with a filter change. From the owner's manual, PDF page 493.

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  • All (recommended) 0W-20
  • Alternative if SAE 0W-20 is not available (replace with 0W-20 at next oil change) 5W-20

2012 Toyota Prius c Owner's Manual, PDF page 493

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Oil type · All (recommended) · PDF page 493

Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

Oil type · Alternative if SAE 0W-20 is not available (replace with 0W-20 at next oil change) · PDF page 493

If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.

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All (recommended) 0W-20 “Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20” PDF page 493 ↗
Alternative if SAE 0W-20 is not available (replace with 0W-20 at next oil change) 5W-20 “If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.” PDF page 493 ↗

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