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2021 Toyota Corolla Se Apex Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine CVTF FE
Brake Fluid
— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Standard Trans,Sedan)
6.40 QTS. (6.05 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
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. API - SN/RC Multigrade Engine Oil, SAE 0W-16
Manual Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV or equivalent API GL-4, SAE 75W
Notes
- →Capacity is between: 0.93 - 1.06 lbs.
- →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.
- →DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
- →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.
- →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.
This vehicle's factory manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Toyota Corolla Se Apex?
- The 2021 Toyota Corolla Se Apex fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): 9.00 QTS. (8.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine CVTF FE, Brake Fluid: — SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Standard Trans,Sedan): 6.40 QTS. (6.05 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, Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. API - SN/RC Multigrade Engine Oil, SAE 0W-16, Manual Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV or equivalent API GL-4, SAE 75W.
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Toyota Corolla Se Apex take?
- The 2021 Toyota Corolla Se Apex takes 4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. API - SN/RC Multigrade Engine Oil, SAE 0W-16.