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Toyota Corolla iM Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Toyota Corolla iM. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-11-03 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2017-2018 Toyota Corolla iM: 0.97 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)

GenerationYearsTop spec
2017-20182017-20180.97 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)

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2017-2018 Toyota Corolla iM: 0.97 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)

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Air Cond Refrigerant0.97 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic CVT Trans)7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine CVT Fluid FE Note: Using transmission fluid other than TOYOTA Genuine CVT Fluid FE may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brake Fluid— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Clutch Fluid— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Engine Coolant (Automatic CVT Trans)6.10 QTS. (5.77 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 Oil4.10 QTS. (3.88 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20, 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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Fuel Tank14.00 GALS. (52.99 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid2.50 QTS. (2.36 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV or equivalent API GL-4, SAE 75W Note: Toyota recommends to use TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV to achieve optimal performance. Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel efficiency may be different or affected.
Windshield Washer Fluid— Washer Fluid Note: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil at the factory. Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the specification.
Engine Coolant (Standard Trans)5.90 QTS. (5.58 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.
Notes
  • →Using transmission fluid other than TOYOTA Genuine CVT Fluid FE may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
  • →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 engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
  • →Toyota recommends to use TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV to achieve optimal performance. Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel efficiency may be different or affected.
  • →Your Toyota vehicle is filled with Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil at the factory. Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the specification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Toyota Corolla iM use?
2017-2018 Toyota Corolla iM: 0.97 LBS. (0.43 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Toyota Corolla iM?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

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