Toyota 4Runner
Maintenance specs for 7 variants of the Toyota 4Runner — from 1985 to 2026.
1985–1988 Toyota 4Runner
2.4L I4 (22R-E) · 4WD
116 hp / 140 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank15.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1988–1995 Toyota 4Runner
3.0L V6 (3VZ-E) · 4WD
150 hp / 180 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron II ATF
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner
3.4L V6 (5VZ-FE) · 4WD
183 hp / 217 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF T-IV
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity10.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 90,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2009 Toyota 4Runner
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) · 4WD
245 hp / 283 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF T-IV
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity10.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank23 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2009 Toyota 4Runner
4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) · 4WD
235 hp / 320 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF T-IV
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank23 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2010–2024 Toyota 4Runner
4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) · 4WD
270 hp / 278 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF WS
Drain & fill3.7 qt
Full capacity10.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron II ATF
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank23 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi
2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner
2.4L Turbo I4 (T24A-FTS) · 4WD
278 hp / 317 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF WS
Drain & fill3.7 qt
Full capacity10.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Transfer Case
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90
Fuel
Tank23 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt75,000 mi