How much transmission fluid does a 2021 Toyota Highlander take?

4.6 quarts as a total fill for the P810 transmission (4.6 to 8 quarts across this year's engines). 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 2021 Toyota Highlander use?

The source names WS for this year. Use a fluid that states that specification on the bottle.

What brake fluid does a 2021 Toyota Highlander take?

DOT 3 or DOT 4, per the manufacturer note. It is also printed on the brake fluid reservoir cap.

2021 Toyota Highlander transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2021 Toyota Highlander (2.5L 4-cylinder A25A-FXS) uses the P810 automatic transmission, which holds 4.6 quarts of fluid as a total fill, specified as WS. Other engines on this year hold 4.6 to 8 quarts - see the table. Brake fluid is DOT 3 or DOT 4.

Shop WS fluid Match the specification on the bottle to your manual

Key takeaways

Transmission: P810 automatic transmission, 4.6 qt total fill, WS fluid.
Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4.
The fluid specification is named by the source - buy a fluid that lists it.

2021 Toyota Highlander fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
2.5L 4-cylinder A25A-FXS	P810 automatic	4.6 qt	WS	DOT 3 or DOT 4	rear 1.8 qt transfer case 0.4 qt
3.5L 6-cylinder 2GR-FKS	UA80F automatic	8 qt	WS	DOT 3 or DOT 4	rear 0.55 qt transfer case 0.4 qt

Fluids for the 2021 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.

WS fluidYou need about 5 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 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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Other 2021 Toyota Highlander specs

All specs Engine oil Coolant capacity Maintenance schedule

Other Highlander years

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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.