The 2012 Toyota Prius oil type and capacity is 0w-20 and 4.4 quarts. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't change it, there will be problems with the engine. Having high quality oil is essential for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with this fluid at some point. A normal problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might explode. Bad oil can cause the engine to fail. You could experience bad gas mileage. Knocking noise may show up from the engine.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
The approved engine oil type for the 2012 Toyota Prius is the Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to the 0W-20. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity for the 2012 Toyota Prius is 4.4 quarts (4.2 liters).
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