What kind of oil should be poured into the Toyota Corolla 120 and 150 engine?

Oil for Toyota Corolla is selected taking into account the type of engine, its condition and climatic conditions. The legendary Japanese compact car has been produced since 1966; just 8 years after its launch, the model entered the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling car in the world. The model has been supplied to Russia since the fourth generation, and the twelfth generation is already on sale today.

Over the entire existence of the car, a huge number of engines have been designed, mostly gasoline, but there are also several diesel power units. In this article we present oils recommended by the manufacturer, as well as analog lubricants.

About tolerances

Gasoline engines:

• 1AZ-FE, 1NR-FE, 2ZR-FE, 1ZR-FE, 4ZZ-FE, 3ZZ-FE, 2ZZ-GE, 4A-FE, 2E, 4E-FE,

Diesel engines:

• 2C-E, 2C, 2C-III, 1C-III

According to API, gasoline engines should be filled with a lubricant of at least SL or SM. In new and relatively new cars (manufactured from 2021 inclusive) it is worth pouring exclusively synthetic material with API quality SN. It is advisable to convert used engines to semi-synthetics.

Original oil

First of all, you should look at the car’s service book, which contains information about the preferred engine oil in terms of quality class and viscosity index. For example, the instructions for the Toyota Corolla 150 indicate that liquid with a viscosity index of 10W-30, 5W-30, 5W-20, 0W-20 according to SAE should be poured.

In principle, the original Toyota SN oil according to the API can be poured into absolutely any gasoline engine or universal ILSAC fluid.

Approved analogues by tolerance

How much oil is in the Toyota Corolla 120 and 150 engine

How many liters should I fill?

• A 1.3 liter engine needs to be filled with 3.2 and 3.7 liters of oil in seventh and tenth generation cars, respectively.
• The 1.4 liter engine holds 3.7 liters of technical fluid, and the 1.6 liter 3.7 engine in the ninth generation and 4.7 liters in the tenth and eleventh generations

Tip: We recommend that you always keep a small amount of engine oil in reserve, since during the operation of the vehicle it may be necessary to add fluid to the internal combustion engine.

Malfunctions and repairs of the 1ZR-FE/FAE engine

These motors were presented to the public in 2007 and were considered as a successor to the unsuccessful ZZ series. The family consisted of a 1.6 liter 1ZR, 1.8 liter. , 2.0 l. , as well as Chinese 4ZR, with a displacement of 1.6 liters. and 5ZR 1.8 l. Let's consider the youngest representative of the main model range - 1ZR; this engine was intended to replace the motor. In the new 1ZR, to reduce the load on the liner, the cylinder axis does not intersect with the crankshaft axis, Dual VVT-i began to be used, in other words, a system for changing valve timing on the intake and exhaust shafts, at the same time, the Valvematic system appeared, changing valve lift (range 0.9 - 10.9 mm), hydraulic compensators have appeared and now you won’t have to adjust the valves on the 1ZR. According to the new Toyota tradition, the ZR engine is disposable, in an aluminum block, without repair dimensions, with all that it implies.

Toyota 1ZR engine modifications

1. 1ZR-FE - main engine, equipped with dual VVTi, compression ratio 10.2, power 124 hp. This engine was used in Toyota Corolla and Toyota Auris. 2. 1ZR-FAE - analogous to 1ZR-FE, but together with Dual-VVTi, Valvematic is used, the compression ratio is increased to 10.7, engine power is 132 hp.

Malfunctions, problems of 1ZR and their causes

1. High oil consumption. The problem is typical for the first ZR models, it is solved by pouring oil with a viscosity of W30, instead of 0W-20, 5W-20. If the mileage is serious, then measure the compression. 2. Knock of the 1ZR engine. Noise at mid speed? Change the timing chain tensioner. In addition, the generator drive belt may also make noise (whistle), so replace it. 3. Problems with idle speed. Swimming and other troubles are caused by the throttle position sensor and a dirty throttle body itself.

In addition, the pump on the 1ZR likes to leak, make noise and ask to be scrapped after 50-70 thousand km, the thermostat often dies and the engine refuses to warm up to operating temperature, the VVTi valve can jam with subsequent dullness of the car and loss of power. However, these problems do not occur all the time; the 1ZR engine turned out to be quite good, with a normal service life (+\- 250 thousand km) and with stable maintenance, it does not cause problems for the owner.

What kind of oil to pour into a Toyota Corolla diesel engine?

Engine oil for Toyota Corolla with a diesel engine must also be original. Diesel power units are extremely sensitive to the quality of technical fluid. Incorrectly selected fluid can lead to problems with the DPF. Toyota suggests using branded oil with a viscosity of 0W-30 or 5W-30 according to SAE. An all-season oil that meets the API SL or SM specification, a 5W-30/10W-30 all-season oil with a quality class of SM or SN and marked “energy saving” is suitable.

Toyota Corolla diesel engine oils

Replacements according to service life

Replacing engine cooling system fluid. According to recommendations from the manufacturer, the coolant must be replaced the first time after 180 thousand km, then every 80 thousand km. car operation. Pink original Toyota Super Long Life antifreeze or its equivalent is poured into the cooling system. Concentrate articles: 888980072 - (5 liters - 5800 rubles), 888980070 - (2 liters - 2000 rubles), 888980071 - (4 liters - 4300 rubles).

Changing gearbox oil. Replacing transmission fluid in manual and automatic transmissions does not have a specific time frame. According to the regulations, every 40 thousand km. mileage only needs to be checked and lubricant added only if necessary. Most often, an oil change occurs when the gearbox breaks down or is replaced. However, to extend the service life and reliability of the gearbox, regardless of whether it is an automatic or manual transmission, the oil is changed every 90,000 km.

For manual transmissions, you will need 1.9 and 2.3 liters of GL-4/GL-5 gear oil with a viscosity of 75W90. The catalog number of the package for 1 liter is 888580606, the price is 1200 rubles.

What is the replacement interval?

Toyota Corolla engine oil must be changed after every 10 thousand km. This is the vehicle manufacturer's recommended service interval. However, the recommendations are given taking into account the mild Japanese climate, therefore in regions with difficult operating conditions the fluid change interval should be reduced to 5-7 thousand km.

How often should you change the oil in a Toyota Corolla automatic transmission to avoid major repairs?

Owner reviews

In Russia you can often find a Toyota Corolla with a VVT 1 system. This modification was assembled taking into account the climatic and other characteristics of the region. It also has four cylinders and is equipped with an injection power system. An indisputable advantage is perfectly adjusted valve timing. Thanks to this, the engine turned out to be quite economical, without losing its factory dynamic characteristics. Japanese engineers claim that their engines run for at least 250,000 kilometers without problems, is this really true? Owner reviews will be provided.

Engine 1.4

1. Maxim, Moscow. For a long time I drove a Toyota Corolla e150 2008 with a 1.4 liter engine paired with a manual gearbox. I can say with confidence that in most cases, engines of this series require mechanical impact when traveling 200-250 thousand kilometers. A lot depends on the conditions in which the car was operated. First of all, oil scraper rings and caps wear out, and the timing chain also requires replacement after 120-150 thousand km, depending on your luck. This is not a major overhaul, but, in fact, an engine overhaul. Since the sealing of the cylinders remains at this level at a good level.
2. Igor, Krasnodar. I've been driving a Toyota Corolla since 2011. The mileage is already 220 thousand kilometers, the engine is still peppy, the car goes well on the highway, I change the oil every 5-6 thousand km, I only use synthetics recommended by the manufacturer. I adhere to a calm driving style, I don’t rush around the city, with this attitude towards the car, I think that it will cover at least 350-400 thousand km, and then we’ll see what to do.
3. Vyacheslav, Tambov. I have a restyled version of Toyota Corolla e150 with a 1.4 liter 4ZZ-FE engine. During operation, I realized one thing: timely oil changes play an important role. If timely maintenance is carried out, the engine will run for a long time. I always fill in synthetics and practically do not deviate from the manufacturer’s recommendations. The mileage is 280,000 km, which is certainly a good indicator. During this time, I changed the timing chain twice, fuel consumption is adequate, in rare cases it exceeds the official norm. In general, I'm happy with the car, the dynamics are also at a good level after this amount of time.
4. Vasily, Rostov. The only drawback of the Toyota engine is the lack of the possibility of major repairs. I drove my Toyota Corolla e160 with a 1.4 engine for 300,000 kilometers, after which I decided to sell it. The engine was considered to be in perfect condition, but I decided to change the car because I wanted a new one. I heard that there are still craftsmen who make handicraft sleeves for worn-out engines, so there shouldn’t be any problems here. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the power unit and respond to any malfunctions in a timely manner. Then the Toyota Corolla will definitely pass 300-350 thousand.

Changing the oil on a Corolla

1. Warm up the engine for about 5 minutes. Cold oil causes poor flow from the engine; as a result, a lot of dirty oil may remain, which you will eventually mix with new oil. This will degrade the performance of the new oil.
2. To access the bottom of the car, it would be ideal to have an inspection hole, but in the absence of one, a regular jack with stands will do. Some models may have engine crankcase “protection” installed. It needs to be removed to access the drain plug.
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3. For a better “drain” of waste fluid from the crankcase, unscrew the filler plug of the neck and you can also pull out the dipstick. The oil drains faster if there is a through hole.
4. We substitute a basin or any other container that can hold 5 liters of waste.
5. We unscrew the drain plug with a wrench (it is better if the ratchet wakes it up). It is best to immediately expect that the oil will be hot. At this stage of work you need to be most careful.

6. After completely draining the old dirty oil, which is black in color, remove the basin to the side.
7. An optional item is flushing the engine with a special flushing liquid. You will be surprised at the black oil that comes out with this liquid. This liquid is very easy to use. We fill it into the engine, after tightening the drain plug of course. We start the car for 3-5 minutes. At the same time, we drive and heat our liquid on an old oil filter. Afterwards, we turn it off and pour it into a free container.
8. We replace the oil filter with a new one. Before installing the new filter, pour about 100 g of fresh oil into it and also lubricate the rubber O-ring on it.
9. Fill in new oil. Having made sure that the drain plug is screwed in and a new oil filter is installed, we can begin to fill in new oil using the dipstick as a guide. The level should be between the minimum and maximum marks. Also, you need to remember that after the first start of the engine, some oil will leave and the level will drop.

10. Recheck the oil level using the dipstick after the first start. Let the engine idle for about 10 minutes.

How much oil to fill

Depending on the engine, the required volume of refueling tanks varies between Corolla models. The table below shows a list of engines that are installed under the hood of the car and the amount of oil that must be filled when replacing.

Oil for Corolla 160 engines (Japan)

For gasoline engines of the 160th body, engine oil with API SN, RC / ILSAC GF-5 classification is recommended.

Oil for Corolla 170 engines (USA/Canada)

For North American 170-body engines, motor oil with SAE 0W-20, ILSAC GF-5 classification is recommended.

Oil for Corolla E18 engines (Europe)

For gasoline engines of the European 180 body, engine oil with API classification SL..SN / ILSAC is recommended.

For diesel power units, motor oil with ACEA C2 classification is recommended.

The above engines were installed not only on the Corolla 180, but also on other modifications of the Toyota model range, which were available both in the CIS countries, and in Japan and the USA:

How to change the lubricant yourself?

Having decided what kind of oil to fill in, you will also have to think about whether to change it at a car service center or do it yourself. Many sellers mark up fluids but offer free replacements. If you don’t want to waste time or don’t have the right conditions to replace it yourself, you can use the services of a car service center, where they can tell you how much oil you need. If the product is offered for bottling, you will not have to overpay for extra liters. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that along with changing the lubricant, the oil filter is also changed. It should be purchased immediately.

If you want to change the fluids yourself, you can do it in a garage. To do this you will need a pit or overpass. Before replacing, the car needs to be warmed up; to do this, just drive a few blocks. After this, place the Toyota over the hole. Make sure that the car is not tilted. It is better to work with gloves, as the drained liquid will be hot. Prepare in advance a container of suitable volume into which you will pour the waste liquid, unscrew the drain plug: it is located on the engine crankcase. Wait a few minutes until all the lubricant is drained, then replace the oil filter.