Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2005 Toyota Highlander Limited, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.50 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.42 LBS. | 0.64 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD U151F | Drain and Refill | 3.10 QTS. | 2.93 L | TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type T IV | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD U151F | Total Capacity | 7.20 QTS. | 6.81 L | TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type T IV | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | AWD | Rear | 1.00 QTS. | 0.94 L | API - GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90W (Above 0Deg.F), SAE 80W or 80W-90 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 3.3L Eng | w/o Rear Heater,w/Towing Package | 10.70 QTS. | 10.12 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.3L Eng | w/o Rear Heater | 9.90 QTS. | 9.36 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.3L Eng | w/Rear Heater,w/Towing Package | 12.00 QTS. | 11.35 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.3L Eng | w/Rear Heater | 11.30 QTS. | 10.69 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Oil | 3.3L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.3L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.80 QTS. | 4.54 L | SAE 5W-30 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 19.10 GALS. | 72.3 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | AWD | 1.00 QTS. | 0.94 L | Hypiod Gear Oil or API - GL-5 (Above 0Deg.F) (-18Deg.C), SAE 90 (Below 0Deg.F) (-18Deg.C) SAE 80W or 80W-90 | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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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.