2025 Toyota Highlander Oil Type & Capacity
The 2025 Toyota Highlander oil type depends on the engine: the Hybrid Limited takes 0W-16 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Hybrid Limited 25th Edition takes 0W-16 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Hybrid Platinum takes 0W-16 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Hybrid XLE takes 0W-16 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Hybrid XLE Nightshade takes 0W-16 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LE, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter); the LE, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter); the Limited, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter); the Platinum takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter); the XLE, 4WD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter); the XLE, FWD takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter); the XSE takes 0W-20 (5.6 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Hybrid Limited: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Limited 25th Edition: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid Platinum: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid XLE: 0W-16, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid XLE Nightshade: 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: 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: 0W-20, 5.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Limited — 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. |
| Hybrid Limited 25th Edition — 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. |
| Hybrid Platinum — 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. |
| Hybrid XLE — 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. |
| Hybrid XLE Nightshade — 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 — 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 — 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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More specs & repair guides for your Highlander
2025 Toyota Highlander factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
10.8 quarts (10.22 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. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2025 Toyota Highlander take?
It depends on the engine: Hybrid Limited uses 0W-16; Hybrid Limited 25th Edition uses 0W-16; Hybrid Platinum uses 0W-16; Hybrid XLE uses 0W-16; Hybrid XLE Nightshade uses 0W-16; LE, 4WD uses 0W-20; LE, FWD uses 0W-20; Limited, 4WD uses 0W-20; Limited, FWD uses 0W-20; Platinum uses 0W-20; XLE, 4WD uses 0W-20; XLE, FWD uses 0W-20; XSE uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2025 Toyota Highlander take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Hybrid Limited holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid Limited 25th Edition holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid Platinum holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid XLE holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid XLE Nightshade 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 holds 5.6 quarts with filter; XLE, 4WD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; XLE, FWD holds 5.6 quarts with filter; XSE holds 5.6 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2025 Toyota Highlander?
Yes. 0W-16 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2025 Toyota Highlander. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.