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Toyota Prius A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2018 Toyota Prius (4 Cyl. 1.5 Eng. PRIUS C; Gas/Electric) uses 16.48 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG Oil compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2018 Toyota Prius: 16.48 oz of R-134a, PAG Oil oil, see the under-hood decal for the rest.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Toyota Prius A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
20184 Cyl. 1.5 Eng. PRIUS C; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil
20184 Cyl. 1.8 Eng. Prius Prime; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil
20184 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.64 ozPAG Oil
20174 Cyl. 1.5 Eng. PRIUS C; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil
20174 Cyl. 1.8 Eng. Prius Prime; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil
20174 Cyl. 1.8 Eng. PRIUS V; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil
20174 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.64 ozPAG Oil
20164 Cyl. 1.5 Eng. PRIUS C; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil
20164 Cyl. 1.8 Eng. PRIUS V; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil
20164 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.64 ozPAG Oil
2014 to 20154 Cyl. 1.5 Eng. PRIUS C; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil 4.5 oz
2014 to 20154 Cyl. 1.8 Eng. PRIUS V; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.48 ozPAG Oil 4.5 oz
2014 to 20154 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.; Gas/ElectricR-134a16.64 ozPAG Oil 4.5 oz
2010 to 20134 Cyl. 1.8 Eng.; HYBRIDR-134a16.5 oz-
2004 to 20094 Cyl. 1.5 Eng.; HYBRIDR-134a17 oz-
2001 to 20034 Cyl. 1.5 Eng.; HYBRIDR-134a19 oz-

Recharge supplies for your Toyota Prius

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.