Changing the oil in the Toyota Corolla E170 / E180 engine is one of the most important vehicle maintenance procedures, which is why it is on the list of required jobs for scheduled maintenance. Actually, as with servicing other cars.
This page provides information in most cases for owners of Corolla 160/180, who change oil for the first time or want to change the manufacturer. Which is especially true if you notice unstable engine operation or the systematic addition of oil to the system, which in total significantly exceeds the allowable flow rate per 1000 km (~620 miles).
When do I need to change the oil in the Toyota Corolla E18 engine ?!
To answer this question, first you need to take into account the operating conditions of the car, if the car is used mainly
Using a car mainly in the city is regarded as extreme conditions. These conditions include:
The use of the car over long distances, on the highway (of course, with decent road surface) refers to moderate loads, and favorably affects the operation of the engine, as the speed mode is observed, which entails the operation of the oil system in a constant and uniform rhythm.
In mixed mode, it all depends on the loads and of course the quality of the oil. Each owner of the Corolla E18 individually selects its interval whenever possible and necessary. It is also important to remember that with an oil change, the oil filter changes at the same time.
No matter how intensively used by the automobile, we strongly recommend periodically checking the oil level to protect the Corolla engine from the same overheating, in case the oil actually turns out to be a fake.
Nevertheless, if a fake is poured into the engine, or oil of dubious quality - we recommend changing it earlier, and the ideal solution is in the near future.
Unfortunately, the universal answer to this question is unlikely to ever sound. Unless manufacturers really develop a universal multigrade engine oil, suitable simultaneously for engines operating at -104, and at +104 F with large and moderate loads.
In the meantime, today, manufacturers of fuels and lubricants have not created magic oil, it is necessary to select engine oil for your car’s engine needs on your own or with the help of specialists from a service center from an authorized dealer.
The manufacturer, in this case Toyota, recommends filling the engine with original Toyota Engine Oil. But, it does not prohibit pouring oil from another manufacturer, especially for Toyota motor oil is produced by one of the European producers of fuel and lubricants. If you fill in oil from another manufacturer, we strongly recommend that when choosing oil be guided by the conditions from the manufacturer (Toyota), and choose an oil that meets the requirements, class and tolerances.
The main criterion in choosing engine oil for the Toyota Corolla engine is the climate zone in which the car is used. The table below shows a graph with different viscosity oils, each of which has its own allowable range of ambient temperatures.
Engine oil 0W-20 is poured into the new car, which at first was preferable for most, and its viscosity allows it to be used in almost any climatic zone. In addition, another advantage of 0W20 oil is that it provides quick start in the cold season and fuel economy.
At subsequent maintenance, approximately after a run of 20,000 miles, we recommend pouring 5W-30 or 5W-40 oil into the engine, depending on the ambient temperature of your area. 10W-30 oil has a high viscosity index at low temperatures, therefore, in cold weather, engine starting problems may occur.
Depending on the motor, the required volume of refueling tanks between the Coroll models is different. The table below lists the engines that are installed under the hood of the car and the amount of oil that must be filled when replacing.
For engines of the North American 170th body, engine oil with a classification of SAE 0W-20, ILSAC GF-5 is recommended.
| Body number | Engine | Model / Capacity | Oil capacity / filter, liters |
| ZRE172 | 2ZR-FE | 1.8i (100 кВт)/1.8 | 4.2/0.3 |
| ZRE172 | 2ZR-FE | 1.8 VVT-i (98 кВт)/1.8 | 4.2/0.3 |
For petrol engines of the European 180th body, engine oil with API SL..SN / ILSAC classification is recommended.
| Body number | Engine | Model / Capacity | Oil capacity / filter, liters |
| NRE180 | 1NR-FE | 1.3 VVT-i/1.3 | 3.4/0.2 |
| ZRE181 | 1ZR-FE | 1.6 VVT-i/1.6 | 4.2/0.3 |
| ZRE181 | 1ZR-FAE | 1.6 VVT-i/1.6 | 4.2/0.3 |
| ZRE182 | 2ZR-FE | 1.8 VVT-i/1.8 | 4.2/0.3 |
For diesel powertrains, engine oil with ACEA C2 classification is recommended.
| Body number | Engine | Model / Capacity | Oil capacity / filter, liters |
| NDE180 | 1ND-TV | 1.4 D-4D/1.4 | 3.7-3.9/0.4 |
The above engines were installed not only on the Corolla E170 / E180. but also on other modifications to the Toyota model range:
| Model | Engine & Capacity | Year of issue |
|---|---|---|
| Allex E120 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2001-2006 |
| Allion T240 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2001-2007 |
| Allion T260 | 1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8 | с 2007 |
| Auris E150 | 1NR 1.3/1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8/1ZR 1.6/1ND 1.4 | 2006-2012 |
| Auris E180 | 1NR 1.3/1NZ 1.5 | 2012-2015 |
| Avensis T270 | 1ZR 1.6 | с 2008 |
| bB NCP30 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2000-2005 |
| Corolla E120 | 1NZ 1.5/1ND 1.4 | 2000-2007 |
| Corolla E140 | 2ZR 1.8/2ZR 1.8 | 2008-2010 |
| Corolla E150 | 1NR 1.3/1ZR 1.6/1ND 1.4 | 2006-2013 |
| Corolla Axio E140 | 1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8 | 2006-2012 |
| Corolla Axio E160 | 1NR 1.3/2NR 1.5/1NZ 1.5 | с 2012 |
| Corolla Fielder E120 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2000-2006 |
| Corolla Fielder E140 | 1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8 | 2006-2012 |
| Corolla Fielder E160 | 2NR 1.5/1NZ 1.5 | с 2015 |
| Corolla Rumion E150 | 1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8 | 2007-2015 |
| Corolla Runx E120 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2001-2006 |
| Corolla Spacio E120 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2001-2007 |
| Echo XP10 | 1NZ 1.5 | 1999-2002 |
| Funcargo XP20 | 1NZ 1.5 | 1999-2005 |
| iQ GJ10 | 1NR 1.3 | 2009-2011 |
| ist XP60 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2002-2007 |
| ist XP110 | 1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8 | 2007-2016 |
| Matrix E140 | 2ZR 1.8 | 2008-2013 |
| Passo XC30 | 1NR 1.3 | 2010-2016 |
| Platz XP10 | 1NZ 1.5 | 1999-2005 |
| Porte NP10 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2004-2012 |
| Porte NP140 | 1NR 1.3/2NR 1.5/1NZ 1.5 | с 2012 |
| Premio T240 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2001-2007 |
| Premio T260 | 1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8 | с 2007 |
| Probox XP50, XP160 | 1NR 1.3/1NZ 1.5/1ND 1.4 | с 2002 |
| Ractis P100 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2005-2010 |
| Ractis P120 | 1NR 1.3/1NZ 1.5 | 2010-2016 |
| Raum Z20 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2003-2011 |
| Sienta NCP80 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2003-2015 |
| Sienta XP170 | 2NR 1.5/1NZ 1.5 | с 2015 |
| Spade NP140 | 1NR 1.3/2NR 1.5/1NZ 1.5 | с 2012 |
| Succeed XP50, XP160 | 1NZ 1.5/1ND 1.4 | с 2002 |
| Verso R20 | 1ZR 1.6 | 2009-2016 |
| Vitz XP10, XP90 | 1NZ 1.5 | 1999-2010 |
| Vitz XP130 | 1NR 1.3/1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8 | 2010-2020 |
| WiLL Cypha XP70 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2002-2005 |
| WiLL VS XE120 | 1NZ 1.5 | 2001-2004 |
| Yaris XP10 | 1NZ 1.5/1ND 1.4 | 1999-2005 |
| Yaris XP90 | 1NR 1.3/1NZ 1.5/2ZR 1.8/1ND 1.4 | 2005-2011 |
| Yaris XP130 | 1NR 1.3/1NZ 1.5/1ND 1.4 | 2010-2017 |
The second, but less important criterion for choosing engine oil for Toyota Corolla E17 / E18 is the manufacturer. In fact, it doesn’t really matter which oil manufacturer you prefer, the main thing is that it does not turn out to be a fake from a brand that has positive reviews as a manufacturer of the same engine oil.
Fakes on lubricants from little-known brands are extremely rare, and the chance to buy a fake is reduced. Therefore, the main point is the reputation of a little-known manufacturer. And as it often happens, at the start of its activity, this manufacturer may well offer better oil, in contrast to well-known brands
Below is a list of engine oils that owners of Toyota Corolla E17 directly prefer to fill in the engine.:
And do not forget, in the choice of engine oil, the main thing is its authenticity.