How much transmission fluid does a 2005 Toyota Highlander take?

3.7 quarts as a total fill for the U151E transmission. A drain-and-refill without removing the pan replaces roughly a third to half of that, so refill to the level check point rather than pouring in the whole figure.

What transmission fluid does a 2005 Toyota Highlander use?

The source lists only a catalog code for this year, not the OEM specification, so use the fluid named in your owner's manual or on the dipstick.

What brake fluid does a 2005 Toyota Highlander take?

DOT 3, per the manufacturer note. It is also printed on the brake fluid reservoir cap.

2005 Toyota Highlander transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2005 Toyota Highlander (2.4L 4-cylinder 2AZ-FE) uses the U151E automatic transmission, which holds 3.7 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Brake fluid is DOT 3.

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Key takeaways

Transmission: U151E automatic transmission, 3.7 qt total fill.
Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
Brake fluid: DOT 3.
Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.

2005 Toyota Highlander fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
2.4L 4-cylinder 2AZ-FE	U151E automatic	3.7 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	rear GL-5 0.95 qt transfer case GL-5 0.95 qt
3.3L 6-cylinder 3MZ-FE	U151E automatic	3.7 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	rear GL-5 0.95 qt transfer case GL-5 0.95 qt

Fluids for the 2005 Toyota Highlander

Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.

Transmission fluidYou need about 4 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps

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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.