The 2008 Toyota Prius has a 1.5 L 4Cylinder engine that needS5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. It has a capacity of 3.9 quarts with a filter and the torque for the drain plug is 28 ft/lbs. The meaning of 5W-30 iS5 is the viscosity or thickness of the oil at startup with W standing for winter and 30 being the thickness or the viscosity at operating temperatures. Oil will not last forever so it needs to be changed, preferably on a schedule which also includes changing the oil filter. For the Prius the oil and filter should be changed every 5,000 miles. The cost of a change if taken to a mechanic is anywhere from $40 to $60 in labor costs.
My 2008 Toyota Prius has 15W-30 molded into the oil filler cap. That is the only weight and viscosity that has been used in the car.
Zeke
July 30, 2022
3 liter without filter
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
The recommended oil type for the 2008 Toyota Prius is Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to the 5W-30. The 5W-30 engine oil provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency for the 2008 Toyota Prius. The oil capacity of the 2008 Toyota Prius is 3.9 US quarts (3.7 Liters)
Ikram
October 2, 2023
Hello.I have prius 2008.Can i use 5w40 engine oil? Because it is 274000 ml
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