Toyota recommends that for all oil changes in the 2016 Toyota Highlander, genuine Toyota motor oil is used.
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The 2016 Toyota Highlander requires 6.4 q of 0W-20 in the 3.5 L engine and 4.6 q in the 2.7 L engine. See the chart below for filter recommendations as well.
Engine | Oil Type | Capacity | Filter |
2.7 L Gas (1AR-FE) | 0W-20 | 4.6 q (4.4 L) | Toyota Oil Filter 04152YZZA1 |
3.5 L Gas (2GR-FKS) | 0W-20 | 6.4 q (6.1 L) | Toyota Oil Filter 04152YZZA1 |
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If Toyota engine oil is not available, an oil that meets the ILSAC-GF-5 multigrade oil specifications can be used.
Additionally, Toyota states that if SAE 0W-20 is not available, 5W-20 can be used in its place, but should only be used one change in a row.
The information provided in this article was taken from the 2016 Toyota Highlander owner’s manual and 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Owners Manual unless otherwise stated. It is your responsibility to make sure you use the appropriate oil in your truck.
2.7 L 1AR-FE Engine
The 2016 Toyota Highlander 2.7 L engine requires 4.6 q of 0W-20 engine oil.
It also requires 04152YZZA1 Toyota Engine Oil Filter.
Filter information was found from Parts.toyota.com at the following source: 2016 Toyota Highlander Engine Oil Filter – 04152YZZA1
Toyota 0W-20 Engine Oil
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Engine oil for 2.7 L 2016 Toyota Highlander
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3.5 L 2GR-FKS Engine
The 2016 Toyota Highlander 3.5 L engine requires 6.4 q of 0W-20 engine oil.
It also requires 04152YZZA1 Toyota Engine Oil Filter.
Filter information was found from Parts.toyota.com at the following source: 2016 Toyota Highlander Engine Oil Filter – 04152YZZA1
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Engine oil for 3.5 L 2016 Toyota Highlander
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Engine oil filter for 3.5 L 2016 Toyota Highlander
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