What is the oil specification for Toyota Levin?
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Toyota Levin most commonly uses SAE 0W-20 oil – Toyota Genuine Motor Oil. For later maintenance oil changes, you can choose brands like Mobil, Shell, Castrol, or Total; domestic brands such as Great Wall, Kunlun, Tongyi, or Longpan. The Toyota Levin official manual primarily recommends oil specifications 0W-20 and 5W-30, followed by 5W-20. The viscosity of motor oil changes with temperature, so special attention is needed to its performance under both low and high temperatures. For example, in 5W-30, the first number indicates low-temperature fluidity, with 5W representing the ability to withstand temperatures as low as -30°C. The smaller this number, the better the low-temperature fluidity, ensuring smoother cold starts for the car. The latter number represents the oil's kinematic viscosity at 100°C. A higher value means the oil can maintain its viscosity index better at high temperatures, which can also be understood as better lubrication performance under high-temperature conditions. The method for changing the oil in a Toyota Levin is as follows: Wait for the engine temperature to cool down, allowing the oil to flow back into the oil pan; Use a wrench to loosen the oil drain plug and place an oil pan to catch the old oil until it stops flowing. Start the engine for about 30 seconds to allow the oil in the main oil passage to drain out; Use a specialized wrench to remove the oil filter; Apply oil to the gasket of the new oil filter and tighten it clockwise by hand; Add new oil through the engine valve cover filler port, typically filling up to three-quarters of the oil container; Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, checking for any leaks around the oil drain plug and oil filter. If leaks are found, perform necessary repairs; After stopping the engine, pull out the oil dipstick to ensure the oil level is within the standard range.
