--- title: "Toyota Corolla Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "How the Toyota Corolla fluids specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 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/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota Corolla Fluid Types and Capacities The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota Corolla fluids specification changed by year? | Model years | Transmission | Coolant | Brake | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2020-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020-2025/fluids) | 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. | 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. | DOT 3 brake fluid | | [2014-2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014-2019/fluids) | 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). | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed), ~5.8 qt (5.5 L). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. | DOT 3 brake fluid | | [2012-2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids) | 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. | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed), ~5.8 qt (5.5 L). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. | DOT 3 brake fluid | ## Full specifications by generation The fluids on a Toyota Corolla is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [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) - [2012-2013 Toyota Corolla Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012-2013/fluids) ## Toyota Corolla fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 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 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 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) ## Find your exact Corolla - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/2012) More Toyota Corolla guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/corolla/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.