FLUID CAPACITIES (HIGHLANDER)

Application

⁽¹⁾ Quantity

Automatic Transaxle (Toyota Type "T-IV" ATF)

2WD

2.4L 4-Cyl.

Drain & Refill

3.5 Qts. (3.3L)

Dry Refill

With Air Cooled Oil Cooler

9.5 Qts. (9.0L)

Without Air Cooled Oil Cooler

9.1 Qts. (8.6L)

3.0 V6

Drain & Refill

3.3 Qts. (3.1L)

Dry Refill

With Air Cooled Oil Cooler

9.3 Qts. (8.8L)

Without Air Cooled Oil Cooler

8.9 Qts. (8.4L)

4WD

Drain & Refill

4.1 Qts. (3.9L)

Dry Refill

With Air Cooled Oil Cooler

9.2 Qts. (8.7L)

Without Air Cooled Oil Cooler

8.8 Qts. (8.3L)

Crankcase (Includes Filter) ⁽²⁾

2.4L 4-Cyl.

4.0 Qts. (3.8L)

3.0L V6

5.0 Qts. (4.7L)

Cooling System (Includes Heater) ⁽³⁾

2.4L 4-Cyl.

6.8 Qts. (6.4L)

3.0L V6

9.9 Qts. (9.4L)

Differential (API GL-5 Gear Oil) ⁽⁴⁾

4WD

Rear Axle

1.0 Qt. (.9L)

Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III ATF)

2.4L 4-Cyl.

With Towing Package

1.0 Qt. (.9L)

Without Towing Package

.85 Qt. (.80L)

3.0L V6

.85 Qt. (.80L)

Transfer Case (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5 Gear Oil)

1.0 Qt. (.9L)

⁽¹⁾	Approximate quantity is listed.

⁽²⁾	Use an API SJ or SL energy conserving engine oil.

⁽³⁾	Use Toyota Long Life coolant or equivalent ethylene-glycol type coolant.

⁽⁴⁾	Use SAE 80W or 80W-90 gear oil in temperatures less than 0°F (-18°C), or SAE 90 gear oil in temperatures of 0°F (-18°C) or more.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Fluid Capacities (Highlander)

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic