2003 Toyota Matrix Base, 4WDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fluid Capacities (Highlander)

FLUID CAPACITIES (HIGHLANDER)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV) 3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (2)
2.4L 6.8 Qts. (6.4L)
3.0L 9.9 Qts. (9.4L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (3)
2.4L 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
3.0L 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III ATF)
2.4L
With Towing Package 1.0 Qt. (0.9L)
Without Towing Package 0.85 Qt. (0.8L)
3.0L 0.85 Qt. (0.8L)
Rear Differential (4WD) (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5 Gear Oil) (4) 1.0 Qt. (0.9L)
Transfer Case (4WD) (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5 Gear Oil) 1.0 Qt. (0.9L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use Toyota Long Life coolant or equivalent ethylene-glycol type coolant.
(3) Use an API SL energy conserving engine oil.
(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.
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