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2021 Toyota Highlander Xse Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)
4.40 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng)
8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle.
Brake Fluid
— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil (4WD)
0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng)
12.90 QTS. (12.2 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 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 multigrade oil Note: SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.41 QTS. (0.38 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle.
- →DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
- →SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
- →In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. Not radiator antifreeze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Toyota Highlander Xse?
- The 2021 Toyota Highlander Xse fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas): 4.40 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity., Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng): 8.00 QTS. (7.57 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle., Brake Fluid: — SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, Differential Gear Oil (4WD): 0.56 QTS. (0.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng): 12.90 QTS. (12.2 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 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 multigrade oil Note: SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.41 QTS. (0.38 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent.
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Toyota Highlander Xse take?
- The 2021 Toyota Highlander Xse takes 4.40 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46 Note: Approximate capacity..