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2021 Toyota Highlander oil capacity, type & filter

The 2021 Toyota Highlander takes 5.8 qt of 0W-20 (3.5L V6) and 4.8 qt of 0W-16 (2.5L 4-Cyl) and 4.7 qt of 0W-20 (2.7L). Select your engine below before buying.

2021 Toyota Highlander oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
3.5L V6 5.8 qt 0W-20 Purolator L25608
2.5L 4-Cyl 4.8 qt 0W-16 Purolator L11411
2.7L 4.7 qt 0W-20 —

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

3.5L V6
Capacity 5.8 qt i Based on 4 checked sources: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-20 i Based on 5 checked sources: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L25608 Search L25608 ULTRA-POWER 57047 Search 57047 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 AMSOIL EA15K04 Search EA15K04

Purolator L25608 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.5L 4-Cyl
Capacity 4.8 qt i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-16 i Based on 1 checked source: AMSOIL Lookup. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L11411 Search L11411 PRO-TEC PXL10332 Search PXL10332 AMSOIL EA15K09 Search EA15K09 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03

Purolator L11411 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.7L
Capacity 4.7 qt i Based on 1 checked source: CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 0W-20 i Based on 1 checked source: CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters
No checked filter listed Use a retailer fitment tool to confirm the exact part number before ordering.

7 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-27 How we verify →

Where to Buy View Data Sources
Buy oil & filters:
Walmart → AutoZone → Amazon → O'Reilly →
Full synthetic options for 0W-20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 → Castrol Edge 0W-20 → Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

Full synthetic options for 0W-16
Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W-16 → Castrol Edge 0W-16 → Pennzoil Platinum 0W-16 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

2021 Toyota Highlander oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Capacity condition

With filter means the volume includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only.

Filter status

Filter fitment has not been fully verified for every engine listed. Confirm the part number with the retailer before ordering.

Verify before checkout

Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2021 Toyota Highlander

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil.

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

7 checked source rows for the 2021 Toyota Highlander.

Before ordering for this 2021 Toyota Highlander

Checkout verification checklist
3.5L V6 Buy →
Capacity
5.8 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
0W-20
Filter
Purolator L25608
2.5L 4-Cyl Buy →
Capacity
4.8 qt
Oil type
0W-16
Filter
Purolator L11411
2.7L Buy →
Capacity
4.7 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
0W-20
Filter
Unverified

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-27 from Pennzoil OATS, Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, AMSOIL Lookup, Valvoline Product Finder, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Toyota Highlander oil specs by year

This table includes checked Toyota Highlander model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K09
2024 5.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10332
2023 5.6 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K09
2022 6.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 ULTRA-POWER 57047
2021 Current page 5.8 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator L25608
2020 6.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2019 4.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2018 4.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2017 4.2 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2016 4.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2015 4.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2014 4.7 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 ULTRA-POWER 57047
2013 4.7 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 ULTRA-POWER 57047
2012 4.7 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator L25608
2011 4.7 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 Purolator L25608
2010 4.7 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2009 4.7 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2008 6.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K02
2007 4 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K09
2006 4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K09
2005 4 qt (multiple engines) 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K09

How we verified 2021 Toyota Highlander oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-27.

This page checked 7 sources for the 2021 Toyota Highlander. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.5L V6 capacity, 3.5L V6 oil type, 2.5L 4-Cyl capacity, 2.5L 4-Cyl oil type, 2.7L capacity, and 2.7L oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
7
Last checked
2026-06-27
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, Castrol (Olyslager), Valvoline Product Finder, and CarAraC Engine Oil
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-27 Checked source
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-27 Visit brand site
Valvoline Product Finder Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Checked source
CarAraC Engine Oil Oil type, Capacity 2026-06-27 Checked source
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-27 Visit brand site

2021 Toyota Highlander maintenance checklist

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