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Motor oil for Toyota Carina
All 9 engine variants of the Toyota Carina take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Toyota Carina
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| II 1.8i | 1986–1988 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 4 L |
| II 1.6 | 1984–1988 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 3.3 L |
| II 2.0 Diesel | 1984–1988 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 4.3 L |
| 1600 | 1982–1984 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 3.8 L |
| 1800 | 1982–1984 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 3.8 L |
| 1600 | 1978–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 4.2 L |
| 1600 ST | 1978–1982 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 4.2 L |
| 1600 | 1970–1977 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 3.7 L |
| 1600 ST | 1970–1977 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-50 | 3.7 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Toyota Carina
| Fluid | Requirement | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Manual gearbox & axle oil | 85W-90, API GL4, MIL-L 2105 | 1.5 L |
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | Allison TES 389, Caterpillar TO-2 | 2.4 L |
| Axle & differential oil | 85W-90, 75W-90, API GL5, ZF TE-ML 17B | 1 L |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 3 | – |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 | 7.6 L |
| Power steering fluid | 85W-90, API GL4, MIL-L 2105 | 0.25 L |
Which viscosity does a Toyota Carina need?
We cover 9 engine variants of the Toyota Carina. The most commonly approved grades are 10W-30, 10W-40 and 20W-50. Fill quantity ranges from 3.3 to 4.3 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Toyota require?
Toyota publishes no approval of its own: what counts is the viscosity and the ACEA or API class in your owner's manual.
Toyota Carina engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Toyota Carina: Carina II 1.8i 1986–1988, Carina II 1.6 1984–1988, Carina II 2.0 Diesel 1984–1988, Carina 1600 1982–1984, Carina 1800 1982–1984, Carina 1600 1978–1982, Carina 1600 ST 1978–1982, Carina 1600 1970–1977 and Carina 1600 ST 1970–1977.
