Toyota Matrix Oil Service Guide

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Vehicle Specs: 1st Gen Toyota Matrix (E130: 2003–2008)
Engine code	1ZZ-FE (Base & XR) / 2ZZ-GE (XRS)
Engine size and configuration	1.8L Inline-4
Engine oil capacity w/ filter change	3.9 US qts (1ZZ-FE AWD) / 4.4 US qts (1ZZ-FE FWD) / 4.8 US qts (2ZZ-GE)
Engine oil viscosity (SAE)	5W-30
Oil pan drain plug torque	37 Nm / 27 ft lbs
Oil filter cap torque	Spin-on filter: Hand-tight or 3/4 turn after gasket contact

Vehicle Specs: 2nd Gen Toyota Matrix (E140: 2009–2014)
Engine code	2ZR-FE (1.8L Base) / 2AZ-FE (2.4L S & XRS)
Engine size and configuration	1.8L Inline-4 / 2.4L Inline-4
Engine oil capacity w/ filter change	4.4 US qts (1.8L) / 4.0 US qts (2.4L)
Engine oil viscosity (SAE)	0W-20 or 5W-20 (1.8L) / 5W-20 (2.4L)
Oil pan drain plug torque	37 Nm / 27 ft lbs (1.8L) / 25 Nm / 18 ft lbs (2.4L)
Oil filter cap torque	25 Nm / 18 ft lbs (Cartridge filter for 1.8L; Spin-on filter for 2.4L)