2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER recommended oil

51Maintenance Log
105,000 miles or 126 months
■ Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent
(Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Saipan only)
■Check installation of driver’s floor mat ■Inspect and adjust all fluid levels1
■Inspect wiper blades
NOTE: If 0W-20 oil WAS NOT used at the last oil change, replace engine oil and oil filter.2
Inspect the following: _
B
all joints and dust covers

_ B

rake lines and hoses

_ C

abin air filter

_ D

rive belts

_ Dr

ive shaft boots
_E

ngine coolant
6
_Engine oil cooler hoses and connections


D

riving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
■Inspect engine air filter ■Replace engine oil and oil filter2
■Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:7
■Replace engine oil and oil filter2
■Replace rear differential oil (4WD) ■Replace transfer case oil (4WD) ■Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
■Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:
■Replace engine oil and oil filter2
■Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD) ■Rotate tires ■ Visually inspect brake linings/drums
and brake pads/discs
1 Inspect sealed transmissions, transfer cases and differentials for signs of leakage. If any leakage from a sealed component is suspected, it is recommended that you have the sealed component inspected by a Toyota dealer. Inspect
power steering fluid (if equipped) and brake fluid level/condition. Inspect engine and inverter (if equipped) coolant
level/condition/freezing point. Your dealer may recommend services (Dealer-Recommended Maintenance) based on
inspection results.
2 R eset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
3 P erform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated. 4 Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5 Initial replacement at 100,000 miles/120 months. Replace every 50,000 miles/60 months thereafter. Refer to “Engine
Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.
6 R efer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.7 N ot all vehicles are designed for towing. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
Dealer Service verification:
D
ate:
Mileage:
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions3
NOTE: Driving in heavy traffic , on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may
shorten the life of the cabin air fil ter. Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced airflow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when
you use the “Fresh” mode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
_ E xhaust pipes and mountings _R
adiator and condenser
_R

ear differential oil (4WD)
_S

teering gear
_S

teering linkage and boots
_T

ransfer case oil (4WD)
MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
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53Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE LOG
MAINTENANCE
120,000 miles or 144 months

■ Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent
(Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Saipan only)

■Check installation of driver’s floor mat

■Inspect and adjust all fluid levels1

■Inspect wiper blades

■Replace cabin air filter

■Replace engine air filter
Inspect the following:
_
A

utomatic transmission fl
u
id cooler
h

oses and connections
_ A

utomatic transmission for signs of leakage
_ B

all joints and dust covers
_ B

rake lines and hoses
_ B

rake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
6
_ Dr ive belts
_
D

rive shaft boots
_E

ngine coolant
7
_Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions3
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
■Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:8

■Replace automatic transmission fluid

■Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or
door-to-door delivery use:

■Replace automatic transmission fluid

1
Inspect sealed transmissions, transfer cases and differentials for signs of leakage. If any leakage from a sealed
component is suspected, it is recommended that you have the sealed component inspected by a Toyota dealer. Inspect
power steering fluid (if equipped) and brake fluid level/condition. Inspect engine and inverter (if equipped) coolant
level/condition/freezing point. Your dealer may recommend services (Dealer-Recommended Maintenance) based on
inspection results.
2 R
eset the oil replacement reminder light (“MAINT REQD”) or the message “OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED” on the
multi-information display after maintenance at every 5,000 miles.
3 P erform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated. 4 Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.5 Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.6 Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.7 R
efer to “Engine Coolant” in the “Explanation of Maintenance Items” section in the back of this guide for more information.8 N ot all vehicles are designed for towing. Refer to your Vehicle Owner’s Manual for details.
_
Engine oil cooler hoses and connections
_ E

xhaust pipes and mountings
_ F

uel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
_ F

uel tank cap gasket
_ R

adiator and condenser
_
S

teering gear
_
S

teering linkage and boots
Dealer Service verification:
D
ate:
Mileage:
■
Replace engine oil and oil filter2

■Replace rear differential oil (4WD)

■Replace spark plugs5

■Replace transfer case oil (4WD)

■Replace vacuum pump for brake booster

■Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)

■Rotate tires
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55Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps for
cracks, deterioration and damage. Replace
any deteriorated or damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Driver’s Floor Mat
• Only use the driver’s floor mat
designed specifically for the model
and model year of your vehicle.
• Always properly secure the driver’s
floor mat using the retaining hooks.
• Never install another floor mat on top
of the existing driver’s floor mat.
• Never install the driver’s floor mat
upside down.
Engine Air Filter
Inspect or replace at specified intervals.
When performing inspections, check for
damage, excessive wear and oiliness, and
replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain the cooling system and refill with an
ethylene-glycol type coolant. Inspect hoses
and connections for corrosion and leaks.
Tighten connections and replace parts
when necessary. A qualified technician
should perform these operations. (For
further details, refer to “Radiator, Condenser
and Hoses” in the “Maintenance and Care”
section of the Owner’s Manual ).
Your Toyota is equipped with Genuine
Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant. The
replacement intervals for engine coolant
recommended in this booklet are based
on replacement with Genuine Toyota
Super Long-Life Coolant or similar
high-quality non-silicate, non-amine,
non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
(i.e., a combination of low phosphates
and organic acids). If another type of
ethylene-glycol coolant is used,
replacement intervals may be different.
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
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56Maintenance Log
MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and refill
the engine oil at specified intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity,
refer to the Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Your vehicle is certified with
Genuine Toyota 0W-20 motor oil. For
VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR 0W-20 motor
oil, the oil change interval is 10,000 miles
or 12 months IF 0W-20 MOTOR OIL IS
BEING USED. If 0W-20 is not available,
5W-20 mineral oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile or
six-month INTERVAL with 0W-20 motor oil.
For customers who primarily drive their
vehicle under any of the listed Special
Operating Conditions, the motor oil and
filter should be replaced at 5,000 miles or
six months, REGARDLESS OF THE OIL USED
(OR CERTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE).
Engine Oil Cooler and Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage,
cracks and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler
and hangers for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections,
Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank
Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage,
cracks, and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration
and damage and replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
and Body
Retighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front /rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Propeller Shaft
Re-torque the propeller shaft bolt. Only
a qualified technician should perform
this operation.
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