2024 Toyota Highlander Oil Type & Capacity
The 2024 Toyota Highlander oil type depends on the engine: the 2.5L takes 0W-16 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LE, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the LE, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the Platinum, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the XLE, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the XLE, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the XSE, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter); the XSE, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 2.5L: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LE, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- LE, FWD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- Limited, FWD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- Platinum, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- Platinum, FWD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- XLE, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- XLE, FWD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- XSE, 4WD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
- XSE, FWD: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L — Hybrid LE Nightshade, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid LE Nightshade, 2.5L Eng VIN B, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid LE, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid LE, 2.5L Eng VIN B, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid Limited, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid Limited, 2.5L Eng VIN B, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid Platinum, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid Platinum, 2.5L Eng VIN B, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid XLE Nightshade, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid XLE Nightshade, 2.5L Eng VIN B, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid XLE, 2.5L Eng VIN A, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| 2.5L — Hybrid XLE, 2.5L Eng VIN B, 2.5L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6B SAE 0W-16 Multigrade Engine Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | If SAE 0W-16 is not available SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change. |
| LE, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| LE, FWD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| Limited, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| Limited, FWD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| Platinum, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| Platinum, FWD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| XLE, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| XLE, FWD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| XSE, 4WD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
| XSE, FWD — 2.4L Eng | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. ILSAC GF-6A SAE 0W-20 Multigrade Engine Oil | 5.60 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Oil is the oil that provides the optimal level of fuel efficiency. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2024 Toyota Highlander take?
It depends on the engine: 2.5L uses 0W-16; LE, 4WD uses 0W-20; LE, FWD uses 0W-20; Limited, 4WD uses 0W-20; Limited, FWD uses 0W-20; Platinum, 4WD uses 0W-20; Platinum, FWD uses 0W-20; XLE, 4WD uses 0W-20; XLE, FWD uses 0W-20; XSE, 4WD uses 0W-20; XSE, FWD uses 0W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2024 Toyota Highlander?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: 2.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LE, 4WD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; LE, FWD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; Limited, 4WD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; Limited, FWD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; Platinum, 4WD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; Platinum, FWD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; XLE, 4WD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; XLE, FWD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; XSE, 4WD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; XSE, FWD holds 5.6 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2024 Toyota Highlander?
Most 2024 Toyota Highlander owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Toyota recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2024 Toyota Highlander?
Yes. 0W-16 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2024 Toyota Highlander. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.