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.
2008 Toyota Highlander Base, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | Gas | w/o Rear AC | 4.50 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG 46 | Approximate capacity. | S |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 7.70 OZS. | 0.22 L | PAG 46 | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/o Rear A/C | 1.35 LBS. | 0.61 KG | R-134a | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | w/Rear A/C | 1.70 LBS. | 0.77 KG | R-134a | Approximate capacity. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Base,Limited,Sport | 3.70 QTS. | 3.5 L | TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Base,Limited,Sport,AWD | Rear | 1.00 QTS. | 0.94 L | API - GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90 Above 0Deg.F (-18Deg C), SAE 80W or 80W-90 Below 0Deg. F (-18Deg C) | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | w/o Rear Heater,w/o Towing Package | 9.30 QTS. | 8.8 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | w/o Rear Heater,w/Towing Package | 10.00 QTS. | 9.46 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | w/Rear Heater,w/o Towing Package | 11.60 QTS. | 10.97 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | w/Rear Heater,w/Towing Package | 12.40 QTS. | 11.73 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S |
| Engine Oil | 3.5L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 6.40 QTS. | 6.05 L | Vehicles w/o towing package: SAE 5W-20, vehicles equipped w/towing package: SAE 5W-30. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.5L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 6.00 QTS. | 5.67 L | Vehicles w/o towing package: SAE 5W-20, vehicles equipped w/towing package: SAE 5W-30. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 3.5L Eng | 19.10 GALS. | 72.3 L | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 1.00 QTS. | 0.94 L | API - GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90 Above 0Deg.F (-18Deg C), SAE 80W or 80W-90 Below 0Deg. F (-18Deg C) | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Plain water | In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. Not radiator antifreeze. | S | ||
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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.
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