One of the most important points in proper vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, the oil level must be checked regularly, and Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil’s viscosity, the quality of the oil, and the conditions the vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high−speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration. A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned.
When judging the amount of oil consumption, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a normal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is because the oil gradually becomes diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate when the vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds.
1985 1986 1987 1988 Toyota Celica Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type (viscosity grade) |
| 1.6 4A-GE | 3.9 quarts (3.7 liters) | 5W-30, 10W-40 |
| 1.8 4S-Fi | 4.1 quarts (3.9 liters) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2.0 2S-ELC | 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-GE | 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-FE | 4.2 quarts (4 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-GTE | 4.1 quarts (3.9 liters) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2.0 3S-FE Oil Drain Plug Torques: 18 ft/lbs
2.0 3S-GE Oil Drain Plug Torques: 18 ft/lbs
2.0 2S-ELC Oil Drain Plug Torques: 18 ft/lbs
1989 1990 1991 1992 Toyota Celica Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type (viscosity grade) |
| 1.6 4AFE | 3.6 quarts (3.4 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-FE | 4.2 quarts (4 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-GE | 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-GTE | 4.1 quarts (3.9 liters) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2.2 5S-FE | 3.8 quarts (4 liters) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
2.2 5S-FE Oil Drain Plug Torques: 29 ft/lbs
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Toyota Celica Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity with filter | Oil type (viscosity grade) |
| 2.0 3S-FE | 4.2 quarts (4 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-GE | 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) | 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 |
| 2.0 3S-GTE | 4.1 quarts (3.9 liters) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 2.2 5S-FE | 3.8 quarts (4 liters) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Toyota Celica Engine Oil Capacity
| Engine | Engine Oil Capacity with filter, L (qt., Imp. qt.) | Oil type (viscosity grade) |
| 1.8 1ZZ-FE | 3.7 (3.9, 3.3) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| 1.8 2ZZ-GE | 4.4 (4.8, 4.0) | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for your vehicle for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If you use SAE 10W−30 engine oil in extremely low temperatures, the engine may become difficult to start, so SAE 5W−30 engine oil is recommended.
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants that may cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
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