Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 161

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Cooling system

Capacity
(Reference)

2.7 L 4-cylinder
(1AR-FE)
engine

10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp. qt.)

3.5 L V6 (2GR-
FKS) engine



Vehicles without the Stop & Start sys-
tem

12.9 qt. (12.2 L, 10.7 Imp. qt.)



Vehicles with the Stop & Start system

13.0 qt. (12.3 L, 10.8 Imp. qt.)

Coolant type

Use either of the following.

• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-

based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy

Do not use plain water alone.

Ignition system

Spark plug

Make



2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine

DENSO SK16HR11



3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

DENSO FK20HBR8

Gap



2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine

0.043 in.(1.1 mm)



3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine

0.031 in. (0.8 mm) 

NOTICE

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Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. 

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Electrical system

Battery

Open voltage at 68

°F

(20

°C):

12.3 V or More
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)

Charging rates

5 A max.

Automatic transaxle

Fluid capacity

*



2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine

6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)



3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine 

2WD models: 
8.0 qt. (7.58 L, 6.7 Imp. qt.)
AWD models: 
8.0 qt. (7.58 L, 6.7 Imp. qt.)

Fluid type

Toyota Genuine ATF WS

NOTICE

■

Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.

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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 above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.

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 above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.

Transfer (AWD models)

Oil capacity

0.8 qt. (0.8 L, 0.7 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Rear differential (AWD models)

Oil capacity

0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp. qt.)

Oil type and viscosity

Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

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: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,

50 kgf) while the engine is running

*

2

: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,

31 kgf)

Brakes

Pedal clearance

*

1

3.4 in. (85 mm) Min.

Pedal free play

0.04 

⎯ 0.08 in. (1 ⎯ 2 mm)

Brake pad wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Parking brake lining
wear limit

0.04 in. (1.0 mm)

Parking brake pedal

travel

*

2

8  

⎯ 11 clicks

Fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)