Workshop data for the 1.8-litre petrol (engine code 2ZR-FXE). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.
The firing order for the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) is 1-3-4-2.
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Valve clearances
Valve clearances on the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
Valve clearance - INLETmm
Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUSTmm
Hydraulic
02
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter.
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Coolant
See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
0W-20
Engine oil classification ILSAC
GF-4
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
5W-20, 5W-30
Engine oil classification ILSAC
GF-4
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range
-18°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE
10W-30
Engine oil classification ILSAC
GF-4
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range
-12°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE
15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3
Ambient temperature range
-7°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE
20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
SL/A1, A3
Engine with filter(s) litres
4.2
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type
ATF WS
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres
3.4
Do not drive vehicle in inspection mode as damage to the vehicle may occur.
Coolant Type
Super long life
Coolant Colour
Pink
Cooling system - total capacity litres
6.5
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Cooling system
Brake fluid Type
DOT 3
03
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 10,5 mm rear.
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilatedFront
25 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacementRear
10,5 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacementRear
181 mm
Brake disc and drum dimensions
Disc runoutFront
0,05 mm
Disc runoutRear
0,15 mm
Minimum pad thicknessFront
1 mm
Minimum pad thicknessRear
1 mm
Minimum shoe thicknessRear
1 mm
Parking brake travelNo. of notches
8-11
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Service & electrical
Tuning and emissions
Tuning conditions
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Ignition timing - basic BTDC°Engine/rpm
10±2/1000±50 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
ECM Controlled
Idle speedrpm
1000±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature°C
80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipeVol. % CO
0,2 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speedppm
100
CO2 level at idle speedVol. % CO2
14,5-16
O2 level at idle speedVol. % O2
0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO testrpm
2300-2700
CO content at increased idle speedVol. %
0,2
Lambda at increased idleλ
0,97-1,03
Service checks and adjustments
Compression pressurebar
6,1-8,1
Oil pressurebar/rpm
1,4/2500
Radiator capbar
0,80-1,10
Thermostat opens°C
80-84
Fuel system
System pressurebar
3,0-3,4
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensorOhm/°C
2320-2590/20
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensorOhm
1650-3225
InjectorOhm
11,6-12,4
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heaterOhm
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Lambda sensor heater resistance
Throttle motorOhm
0,3-100
Spark plugs
Spark plugsOriginal equipment
Denso
Spark plugType
SC20HR11
Electrode gapmm
1,0-1,1
05
Tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions
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Cylinder head
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Cylinder head bolts
Tighten
24 Nm
Tighten
49 Nm
Tighten
90°
Tighten
45°
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearingsRenew bolts/nuts
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Main bearings
Main bearingsStage 1
40 Nm
Main bearingsStage 2
90°
Big end bearingsRenew bolts/nuts
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Big end bearings
Big end bearingsStage 1
20 Nm
Big end bearingsStage 2
90°
Oil pump to cylinder block
21 Nm
Sump bolts
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Wait 2 hours before starting engine or filling engine with oil to allow sealant to dry.
Sump drain bolt
37 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate
-/49 Nm+90°
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
190 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear
54 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap
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Camshaft carrier/cap
Camshaft/rocker cover
10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head
28 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
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Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
Exhaust downpipe to manifold
43 Nm
Water pump
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Water pump
Spark plugs
20 Nm
Fuel rail
21 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor
10 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
10 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
20 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)
20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch
15 Nm
Oil filter
25 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub
216 Nm
Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts
96 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts
90 Nm
Steering wheel
50 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting
138 Nm
Steering track rod end
49 Nm
Brake caliper to carrierFront
34 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubFront
107 Nm
Brake caliper to carrierRear
27 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubRear
72 Nm
ABS sensorFront
9 Nm
Road wheels
103 Nm
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Air conditioning
No. of AC service connectors
2
Air conditioning restrictor type
Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling
No
Compressor variable displacement solenoid
Yes
Air conditioning refrigerantType
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Refrigerant type
Air conditioning refrigerant quantitygrams
470±30
Air conditioning oil group
POE
Air conditioning oilType
Dens Oil 11
High voltage electric motor within compressor; correct oil must be used to reduce risk of electric shock.
Air conditioning oil quantitycm³
127±7
Air conditioning oil viscosityISO
46
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8?
The firing order for the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) is 1-3-4-2.
How much oil does the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 take?
The Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8?
Valve clearances on the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8?
Brake discs on the Toyota Prius Plus 1.8 (2012–2020) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 10,5 mm rear.