Toyota Starlet, P
Coolant capacity & service interval
Toyota Starlet, P uses coolant with a capacity range of 5,2 to 5,6 liters. Service intervals occur every 40000 km or 24 months. The data covers 5 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Starlet 1.0, KP6 (1981-1984) |
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| Starlet 1.2, KP6 (1981-1984) |
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| Starlet 1.3, KP6 (1981-1984) |
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| Starlet 1.2, KP6 (1979-1980) |
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| Starlet 1.0, KP6 (1978-1980) |
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Additional Notes
- The Toyota Starlet P (KP6) cooling system capacity differs by production period rather than by engine displacement. The 1.0 and 1.2 variants built in 1978-1980 share a 5.2-liter cooling system capacity, while all three engine variants — 1.0, 1.2, and 1.3 — built in 1981-1984 share a 5.6-liter capacity.
- The 0.4-liter increase in cooling system capacity between the earlier and later KP6 production periods applies uniformly across all engine sizes. A larger coolant volume generally indicates a revised or expanded cooling circuit, which can include a larger radiator, additional passages, or a bigger reservoir.
- The 1.3-liter engine variant is only listed for the 1981-1984 period, and carries the same 5.6-liter cooling system capacity as the 1.0 and 1.2 engines of the same production period.
- All five configurations share an identical service interval of 40,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. The dual-criterion interval means the time limit applies even when the mileage threshold has not been reached.
- The 5.2-liter capacity listed for the 1978-1980 Starlet 1.0 and 1979-1980 Starlet 1.2 represents the total cooling system fill volume, which typically includes the radiator, engine block passages, heater core circuit, and overflow reservoir where applicable.