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title: "2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Transmission Fluid & Coolant"
description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE ONLY for gas cars: 1.8L K313 CVT ~7.9 qt (7.5 L) total; 2.0L K120 Dynamic Shift-CVT 9.0 qt (8.5 L) total per the owner's manual, sealed, no dipstick, level set by overflow check (drain-and-fill takes ~4.5 qt). 6-speed iMT manual: Toyota MT gear oil. Hybrid eCVT transaxle (P610-family): Toyota ATF WS, sealed.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.0L: ~6.6 qt (CVT) / 6.2 qt (manual); 1.8L gas similar; hybrid has separate engine and inverter loops. First change 100k mi, then every 50k.."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/fluids"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla Fluid Types and Capacities

Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE ONLY for gas cars: 1.8L K313 CVT ~7.9 qt (7.5 L) total; 2.0L K120 Dynamic Shift-CVT 9.0 qt (8.5 L) total per the owner's manual, sealed, no dipstick, level set by overflow check (drain-and-fill takes ~4.5 qt). 6-speed iMT manual: Toyota MT gear oil. Hybrid eCVT transaxle (P610-family): Toyota ATF WS, sealed.. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.0L: ~6.6 qt (CVT) / 6.2 qt (manual); 1.8L gas similar; hybrid has separate engine and inverter loops. First change 100k mi, then every 50k..

## 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla fluid guide (High confidence)

| System | Fluid type & capacity |
| --- | --- |
| Coolant | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.0L: ~6.6 qt (CVT) / 6.2 qt (manual); 1.8L gas similar; hybrid has separate engine and inverter loops. First change 100k mi, then every 50k. |
| Transmission | Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE ONLY for gas cars: 1.8L K313 CVT ~7.9 qt (7.5 L) total; 2.0L K120 Dynamic Shift-CVT 9.0 qt (8.5 L) total per the owner's manual, sealed, no dipstick, level set by overflow check (drain-and-fill takes ~4.5 qt). 6-speed iMT manual: Toyota MT gear oil. Hybrid eCVT transaxle (P610-family): Toyota ATF WS, sealed. |
| 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 2020 through 2025, the E210 (12th generation), compact sedan (tnga-c platform; the corolla hatchback, sold from 2019, shares this platform and most service parts). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years.

- [2020 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020)
- [2021 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2021)
- [2022 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2022)
- [2023 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2023)
- [2024 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2024)
- [2025 Corolla](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2025)

## What changed during the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2020 | Generation launch on TNGA-C: 1.8L (L/LE), 2.0L Dynamic Force (SE/XSE/XLE), and the first US Corolla Hybrid (LE, 121 hp combined). All-LED lighting, four-wheel discs, and LN-format batteries across the board. |
| 2021 | Android Auto joins Apple CarPlay as standard; minor equipment shuffles only |
| 2023 | Mid-cycle update: new fascias, 8-in touchscreen with Toyota's new multimedia system, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0; hybrid gains SE/XLE trims, available electronic on-demand AWD, and combined output rises to 134-138 hp; the 6-speed manual and the 2.0L Apex edition are dropped |
| 2024-2025 | Carryover years; hatchback continues alongside the sedan with the 2.0L only |
| 2024 | US L trim dropped; all remaining trims standard with automatic climate control, an 8-in touchscreen, and keyless entry; new GR Corolla-inspired front-end styling |
| 2025 | FX Special Edition trim debuts; a larger 10.5-in touchscreen becomes available |

## 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla fluids: common questions

### What transmission fluid does a 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla take?

Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE ONLY for gas cars: 1.8L K313 CVT ~7.9 qt (7.5 L) total; 2.0L K120 Dynamic Shift-CVT 9.0 qt (8.5 L) total per the owner's manual, sealed, no dipstick, level set by overflow check (drain-and-fill takes ~4.5 qt). 6-speed iMT manual: Toyota MT gear oil. Hybrid eCVT transaxle (P610-family): Toyota ATF WS, sealed.. 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 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla use?

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2.0L: ~6.6 qt (CVT) / 6.2 qt (manual); 1.8L gas similar; hybrid has separate engine and inverter loops. First change 100k mi, then every 50k..

### What brake fluid does a 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla take?

DOT 3 brake fluid.

## Sources

- [2023 Corolla Owner's Manual, maintenance data (Toyota.com)](https://www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/digital/article/corolla/2023/om02568u/ch08se010401/)
- [Toyota Genuine Battery application chart 2023, ZRE212/ZWE21# = LN1, MZEA12 = LN2 (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/03_Batteries2023_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Spark Plug application chart 2020, E210 plug part numbers (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/09_SparkPlugs2020_hi.pdf)
- [Toyota Genuine Oil Filter application chart 2020, 90915-YZZF2 for all E210 engines (toyotapartsandservice.com)](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/06_OilFilters2020_hi.pdf)
- [AMSOIL vehicle lookup, 2020 Corolla 2.0L M20A-FKS capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2020/toyota/corolla/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-m20a-fks-3/)
- [Legacy Toyota, Corolla oil type & capacity by year (dealer service guide)](https://www.legacytoyotadallas.com/service/service-and-parts-tips/toyota-corolla-oil-type-and-capacity/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Corolla / Corolla Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Toyota_Corolla.shtml)
- [TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota Corolla placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/corolla/2021)
- [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V682-8151.PDF)
- [iFixit, 2018-present Corolla 12V battery replacement (engine-bay location)](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/2018+2019+2020+2021+2022+2023+2024+2025+2026+Toyota+Corolla+12V+Battery+Replacement/226153)

## Other Toyota Corolla generations

- [2014-2019 Toyota Corolla fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/fluids)
- [2012-2013 Toyota Corolla fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids)

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

## More for the 2020-2025 Toyota Corolla

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/brakes)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/specs)

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