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title: "2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Transmission Fluid & Coolant"
description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 4-speed automatic (U341E): Toyota ATF WS, ~6.9 qt (6.5 L) total fill; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3 qt. 5-speed manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil / API GL-4 75W, ~1.9 qt.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed), ~5.8 qt (5.5 L). First change 100k mi, then every 50k.."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Fluid Types and Capacities

Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 4-speed automatic (U341E): Toyota ATF WS, ~6.9 qt (6.5 L) total fill; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3 qt. 5-speed manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil / API GL-4 75W, ~1.9 qt.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed), ~5.8 qt (5.5 L). First change 100k mi, then every 50k..

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla fluid guide (High confidence)

| System | Fluid type & capacity |
| --- | --- |
| Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed), ~5.8 qt (5.5 L). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (U341E): Toyota ATF WS, ~6.9 qt (6.5 L) total fill; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3 qt. 5-speed manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil / API GL-4 75W, ~1.9 qt. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |

Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec

## Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?

These fluids specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2012 through 2013, the E140 (10th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2012 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [2013 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013)

## What changed during the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Carryover year for the 2011-facelifted E140; the 2.4L XRS was already discontinued (2010), so all cars are 1.8L 2ZR-FE |
| 2013 | Final E140 year; Special Edition package added. All specs carry over. |

## 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla fluids: common questions

### What transmission fluid does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla take?

4-speed automatic (U341E): Toyota ATF WS, ~6.9 qt (6.5 L) total fill; a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3 qt. 5-speed manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil / API GL-4 75W, ~1.9 qt.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.

### What coolant does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla use?

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed), ~5.8 qt (5.5 L). First change 100k mi, then every 50k..

### What brake fluid does a 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla take?

DOT 3 brake fluid.

## Sources

- [Toyota technical data, Corolla E140 US fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/corolla_140u.htm)
- [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf)
- [TirePressure.org, 2012 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2012)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2012 Corolla EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2012_Toyota_Corolla.shtml)
- [NHTSA recalls by vehicle, 2012/2013 Toyota Corolla](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)

## Other Toyota Corolla generations

- [2020-2025 Toyota Corolla fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/fluids)
- [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/fluids)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/fluids).

## More for the 2012-2013 Toyota Corolla

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/brakes)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.