Scion tC
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Scion tC — from 2005 to 2016.
2005–2010 Scion tC
2.4L I4 (2AZ-FE) · FWD
161 hp / 162 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidToyota Gear Oil LT 75W-90 GL-4/GL-5
Drain & fill2.9 qt
Full capacity2.9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidToyota PSF
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2005–2010 Scion tC
2.4L I4 (2AZ-FE) · FWD
161 hp / 162 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF Type T-IV
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity7.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidToyota PSF
Capacity16 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2011–2016 Scion tC
2.5L I4 (2AR-FE) · FWD
179 hp / 172 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Manual
FluidToyota Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV 75W
Drain & fill2.7 qt
Full capacity2.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
2011–2016 Scion tC
2.5L I4 (2AR-FE) · FWD
179 hp / 172 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF WS
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi