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2021 Toyota Avalon Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric)
4.30 OZS. (0.12 L) — Compressor Oil ND-Oil 11 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Gas/Electric)
4.10 QTS. (3.88 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 SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Gas/Electric)
1.90 QTS. (1.79 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 (2.5L Eng)
4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 Note: SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.47 QTS. (0.44 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Gas)
7.80 QTS. (7.38 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)
0.52 QTS. (0.49 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Gas)
7.30 QTS. (6.9 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.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng)
7.90 QTS. (7.47 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.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng)
9.10 QTS. (8.61 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 (3.5L Eng)
5.60 QTS. (5.29 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 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 the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →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-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change.
- →In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze.
- →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 the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Toyota Avalon?
- The 2021 Toyota Avalon fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric): 4.30 OZS. (0.12 L) — Compressor Oil ND-Oil 11 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Gas/Electric): 4.10 QTS. (3.88 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 SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4, Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Gas/Electric): 1.90 QTS. (1.79 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 (2.5L Eng): 4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-16 Note: SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.47 QTS. (0.44 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.5L Eng,Gas): 7.80 QTS. (7.38 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS, Differential Gear Oil (4WD): 0.52 QTS. (0.49 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Engine Coolant (2.5L Eng,Gas): 7.30 QTS. (6.9 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., Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng): 7.90 QTS. (7.47 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., Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng): 9.10 QTS. (8.61 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 (3.5L Eng): 5.60 QTS. (5.29 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 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 the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick..
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Toyota Avalon take?
- The 2021 Toyota Avalon takes 4.30 OZS. (0.12 L) — Compressor Oil ND-Oil 11 or equivalent Note: Approximate capacity..