DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis -> Checking the engine oil level for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

Checking the engine oil level  
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far  
as it will go, or the reading will not be  
correct.  
If the oil level is below or only slightly  
above the low level, add engine oil of  
the same type as already in the engine.  
Low level  
Full level  
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil  
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine  
oil in small quantities at a time, checking  
the dipstick. We recommend that you use  
a funnel when adding oil.  
level while holding  
end.  
a
rag under the  
CAUTION  
Add oil  
O.K.  
Too full  
The approximate quantity of oil needed to  
raise the level between low and full on the  
dipstick is indicated as follows:  
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-  
haust manifold.  
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)  
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service  
specifications” on page 427.  
NOTICE  
With the hybrid system at operating  
temperature and turned off, check the  
oil level on the dipstick.  
When the level reaches within the correct  
range, install the filler cap handtight.  
Be careful not to drop engine oil on  
the vehicle components.  
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle  
should be on level ground. After turning  
off the hybrid system, wait a few min-  
utes for the oil to drain back into the  
bottom of the engine.  
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold the rag un-  
der the end and wipe it clean.  
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ENGINE OIL SELECTION  
If SAE 5W−30 oil is not available, SAE  
10W−30 oil may be used. However, it  
should be replaced with SAE 5W−30 at  
the next oil change.  
NOTICE  
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in  
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved  
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent  
to satisfy the following grade and viscos-  
ity.  
z Be careful not to spill engine oil on  
the vehicle components.  
z Avoid overfilling, or the hybrid sys-  
tem could be damaged.  
Oil grade:  
z Check the oil level on the dipstick  
once again after adding the oil.  
ILSAC multigrade engine oil  
Recommended viscosity:  
SAE 5W30  
Outside temperature  
SAE 5W−30 is the best choice, for good  
fuel economy, and good starting in cold  
weather.  
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