2014–2019 E170 (11th generation)
2014–2019 Toyota Corolla Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2014–2019 Toyota Corolla takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT (K313, most trims): Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE ONLY, total fill ~7.9 qt (7.5 L), a drain-and-fill takes ~4 qt; no dipstick, level is set by overflow check at fluid temp. Do NOT use multi-vehicle CVT fluid. 4-speed auto (2014–2016 L): Toyota ATF WS. 6-speed manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil LV 75W, ~2.5 qt (2.4 L).. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed), ~5.8 qt (5.5 L). First change 100k mi, then every 50k..
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2014–2019 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 | CVT (K313, most trims): Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE ONLY, total fill ~7.9 qt (7.5 L), a drain-and-fill takes ~4 qt; no dipstick, level is set by overflow check at fluid temp. Do NOT use multi-vehicle CVT fluid. 4-speed auto (2014–2016 L): Toyota ATF WS. 6-speed manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil LV 75W, ~2.5 qt (2.4 L). |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Toyota Corolla model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Toyota Corolla built from 2014 through 2019 — the E170 (11th generation), compact sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2014–2019 Toyota Corolla
- 2014Generation launch; LED low beams standard on all trims; CVT replaces the 4-speed auto on most trims (4AT lingers on base L through 2016); LE Eco with 140-hp Valvematic 2ZR-FAE added
- 2016Oil filter changes from cartridge (04152-YZZA6) to spin-on (90915-YZZF2) per Toyota's filter application chart; Special Edition trim with 17-in wheels
- 2017Facelift: new fascias, standard Toyota Safety Sense-P (auto emergency braking) on all trims, S trims replaced by SE/XSE, XLE added, bi-LED headlights on upper trims
- 2019Final E170 sedan year (the 2019 Corolla Hatchback is already the new E210 platform)
2014–2019 Toyota Corolla fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2014–2019 Toyota Corolla take?
- CVT (K313, most trims): Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE ONLY, total fill ~7.9 qt (7.5 L), a drain-and-fill takes ~4 qt; no dipstick, level is set by overflow check at fluid temp. Do NOT use multi-vehicle CVT fluid. 4-speed auto (2014–2016 L): Toyota ATF WS. 6-speed manual: Toyota MT Gear Oil LV 75W, ~2.5 qt (2.4 L).. 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 2014–2019 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 2014–2019 Toyota Corolla take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, Corolla E170 US fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023, ZRE172 OE specs (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020 (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020, 2016 cartridge-to-spin-on switch (toyotapartsandservice.com)
- Toyota Safety Recall & Service Campaign matrix, SSC JSD, LSC F0N (NHTSA)
- TirePressure.org, 2016 Toyota Corolla placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 Corolla EPA ratings
- RepairPal. 2014 Corolla water pump replacement cost