2012–2019 Toyota Prius C Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2012–2019 Toyota Prius C with the 1NZ-FXE 1.5L Hybrid engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Toyota 1.5L Hybrid — Prius C 2012–2019
2012–2019 Prius C · 2012–2019 Prius · 2012–2019 Aqua
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✅ The Prius C uses a smaller 1.5L engine — only 3.2 quarts, one of the smallest capacities in the library. Quick drain, simple spin-on filter.
⚠️ Note: Prius C uses 5W-30 (not 0W-20 like the standard Prius). Double-check before buying oil.
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Oil Type
5W-30 Full Synthetic
Capacity
3.2 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Toyota #04152-37010 | Fram PH2
Engine Code
1NZ-FXE 1.5L Hybrid
Tools You'll Need
- 14mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (standard spin-on type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 2 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Toyota #90430-12031)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by YouTube — Watch on YouTube ↗
| Drain plug size | 14mm | Torque: 27 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Toyota #90430-12031 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench |
| Filter location | Bottom of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Hold trip odometer button with key in ON position until maintenance light resets |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 3.2 quarts — one of the smallest drains in the library — Oil Pal handles this easily.
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