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2021 Toyota Tundra Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2021 (2021).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil
4.50 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid
11.70 QTS. (11.07 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. 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)
2.20 QTS. (2.08 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Differential Gear Oil (Pickup Crew Cab,4WD)
3.80 QTS. (3.59 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent Note: Add 0.2 qt. for trucks with long bed.
Engine Coolant
12.40 QTS. (11.73 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
7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 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 fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Power Steering Fluid
— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III
Transfer Case Fluid
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Transfer Case Gear Oil LF or equivalent, SAE 75W
Differential Gear Oil (Pickup Crew Cab,RWD)
4.00 QTS. (3.78 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Notes
- →The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. 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.
- →Add 0.2 qt. for trucks with long bed.
- →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 fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
- →In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2021 Toyota Tundra?
- The 2021 Toyota Tundra fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil: 4.50 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid: 11.70 QTS. (11.07 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. 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): 2.20 QTS. (2.08 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Differential Gear Oil (Pickup Crew Cab,4WD): 3.80 QTS. (3.59 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent Note: Add 0.2 qt. for trucks with long bed., Engine Coolant: 12.40 QTS. (11.73 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: 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 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 fluid capacity is the quantity of reference., Power Steering Fluid: — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III, Transfer Case Fluid: 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Transfer Case Gear Oil LF or equivalent, SAE 75W, Differential Gear Oil (Pickup Crew Cab,RWD): 4.00 QTS. (3.78 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent.
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Toyota Tundra take?
- The 2021 Toyota Tundra takes 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC GF-5 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 fluid capacity is the quantity of reference..