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2016 Toyota Corolla Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
2.40 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans)
6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.
Brake Fluid
— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Engine Coolant
5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Engine Oil
4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Manual Transmission Fluid
2.50 QTS. (2.36 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV or equivalent API GL-4, SAE 75W Note: Toyota recommends to use TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV to achieve optimal performance. Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel efficiency may be different or affected.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic CVT Trans)
7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine CVTF FE Note: Using transmission fluid other than TOYOTA Genuine CVT Fluid FE may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Capacity is between: 0.89 -1.10 lbs.
- →Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle.
- →DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
- →SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
- →Toyota recommends to use TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV to achieve optimal performance. Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel efficiency may be different or affected.
- →In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze.
- →Using transmission fluid other than TOYOTA Genuine CVT Fluid FE may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Toyota Corolla?
- The 2016 Toyota Corolla fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 2.40 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans): 6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle., Brake Fluid: — SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, Engine Coolant: 5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Engine Oil: 4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick., Manual Transmission Fluid: 2.50 QTS. (2.36 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV or equivalent API GL-4, SAE 75W Note: Toyota recommends to use TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV to achieve optimal performance. Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel efficiency may be different or affected., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic CVT Trans): 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine CVTF FE Note: Using transmission fluid other than TOYOTA Genuine CVT Fluid FE may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Toyota Corolla take?
- The 2016 Toyota Corolla takes 4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick..