Small, manoeuvrable, lively - these three attributes probably best describe the Toyota Aygo. The Aygo confidently says "I go" and has enriched the product portfolio of the Japanese car manufacturer since 2005. Until 2021, it was accompanied on its way by the Peugeot 107 and 108 models and the Citroen C1. However, this furious trio was not continued by the French cooperation partners, so that the Toyota Aygo is now the only one of the bunch to stay with. Its new edition is called the Toyota Aygo X and it bravely carries on the legacy of microcars.
The Aygo X - The X stands for Crossover
From the former tiny Toyota makes a tiny with crossover optics. What is that supposed to mean? Sitting subtly higher on the road, the Aygo X has been fitted with bulky fenders and skid plate extensions that flatter its presence on the city streets. But despite the SUV and off-road vehicle influences, the Aygo X is and remains primarily a small speedster for densely populated cities, where it can score points with its small size and its pleasant elevation for road visibility.
When you take a seat in the Toyota Aygo X, you'll quickly understand why it's a city car - the large windows allow for fabulous all-round visibility, the elevated seating position is great for keeping an eye on what's happening on the road, and the compact length of the car leaves nothing to be desired Parking worries arise. The Aygo X gives you maximum flexibility in the city.
Motor oil is a vital part of your Toyota Aygo's engine. It provides the much needed lubrication to many of the internal parts of an engine. One of its key jobs is to prevent wear and tear on the moving parts which helps keep the engine running smoothly. Without oil, the engine would cease up almost immediately.
Regularly checking and changing your Toyota Aygo engine oil is really important. Every time you start and run your car, very fine by-products from the combustion in the engine will be collected in the engine oil. This is one of the reasons why over time the oil goes black. If these contaminants build up too much and exceed the capacity of the oil it can have a negative impact on your car’s overall efficiency and actually effect its performance as it creates sludge and increased wear in the engine block.
Every engine oil will have its viscosity grade labelled on the packaging. This will look something like 0W-20, 5W-30 or 5W-40. This grading is used to measure how thick / fluid the oil is and help ensure you buy the right oil for your car. The lower the viscosity grade of the oil, the more fluid and thinner it will be than those with a high grade (higher numbers) which will be much less running and thick.
So which engine oil should you buy for your Toyota Aygo? Whether you are topping up your Toyota Aygo oil or doing a full change of your Toyota Aygo's oil it is really important that you use the correct grade of oil.
We have listed all the Toyota Aygo models and engine types in the following table, as well as the correct engine oil grade for each of the cars. You can use the search and filter to easily find the right engine oil for your Toyota Aygo.
Car Make & Model | Year | Oil Grade |
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Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 0W-20 or 5W-30 or 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Petrol | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 0W-20 or 5W-30 or 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.0 VVT-i Petrol | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 0W-20 or 5W-30 or 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.0 12V VVT-i Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 0W-20 or 5W-30 or 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.0 12V VVT-i Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 0W-20 or 5W-30 or 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.0 12V VVT-i Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 0W-20 or 5W-30 or 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.0 12V VVT-i Petrol | 2014 | 0W-20 or 5W-30 or 15W-40 or 10W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.4 D Petrol | 2005, 2006, 2007 | 5W-30 or 5W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.4 D Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 or 5W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.4 D Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 or 5W-40 |
Toyota Aygo 1.4 D Petrol | 2014 | 5W-30 or 5W-40 |
The Aygos after 2008 all had to accept a large inheritance. Why? Because the Aygo, together with its structurally identical colleagues from 2005-2008, set the bar quite high in the environmental ranking as the best non-hybrid vehicle. To be honest, thanks to its size and weight, it also has an easy time gaining credit for fuel consumption. Such a ranking has recently been denied to the Aygo X - nevertheless, it does not need to hide with its engine.
Choice may be something else, but one cannot help but praise Toyota for the consistency that is shown here: There is exactly one engine, no more and no less - well, one less would actually be a bit pointless, but let's focus our attention on the 72 hp engine that powers the Aygo X: a 1.0-litre petrol engine that takes the Aygo X from 0 to 100 km/h in 15.5 - 15.6 seconds. The small car doesn't set any speed or acceleration records, but it's definitely enough for swimming in the city and on the motorway.