The Transmission oil capacity for a Toyota Fortuner can vary depending on the model and engine type. The Gear Oil Grade & Capacity chart is in accordance with the recommendations provided in the Toyota Fortuner owner’s manual.

Selecting the correct gear oil for your Toyota Fortuner is crucial as it significantly affects engine performance and protection. The ideal Transmission oil for a Toyota Fortuner should meet or surpass the specific oil specifications set by Toyota for your particular transmission type.

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When To Change Toyota Fortuner’s Gear Oil?

Monitoring your Toyota Fortuner’s gear oil is essential for its proper functioning. Here are indicators suggesting it might be time for an oil change:

1. Gear Oil Degradation:
Signs like transmission noise or a sticky gear shift can signal the decreased effectiveness of the gear oil, hinting at the necessity for an oil replacement.

2. Illuminated Warning Lights:
Check for warning light on the Toyota Fortuner’s dashboard, particularly those indicating an AMT fault. These warnings might suggest low transmission oil levels or high transmission oil temperatures, indicating the need for either a top-up or a complete gear oil change.

3. Scheduled oil change:
Regular Transmission oil changes at specified intervals or mileage, whichever comes first, are crucial. Adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Toyota Fortuner owner’s manual ensures timely and effective maintenance. Always consult the manual for accurate details on scheduling your oil changes.

How much gear oil and what type of oil does the Toyota Fortuner Transmission require?

The type and quantity of oil can differ based on the engine model and capacity. Below is a guide we’ve compiled, referencing the Toyota Fortuner owner’s manual, outlining the recommended grade and quantity of oil:

2024-2015 Toyota Fortuner Transmission Oil Capacity [1]

SystemVariantTransmission Oil CapacityTransmission Oil TypeRecommended Brand
Automatic Transmission

TR8.5 LtrAutomatic Transmission FluidToyota ATF WS
GR, GD9.5 LtrAutomatic Transmission FluidToyota ATF WS

Manual transmission

2WD 5MT2.6 Ltr75W-90Toyota MT gear oil GL-3..4 75W-90
4WD 5MT2.2 Ltr75W-90Toyota MT gear oil GL-3..4 75W-90
2WD 6MT2.7 Ltr75W-90Toyota MT gear oil GL-3..4 75W-90
4WD 6MT2.5 Ltr75W-90Toyota MT gear oil GL-3..4 75W-90

Transfer Case

All1.0 LtrLF 75WToyota Transfer gear oil LF 75W

Front differential

All1.6 Ltr75W-85Toyota Diff. gear oil LT GL-5 75W-85
Rear differentialw/o diff.lock2.75/3.75 Ltr75W-85Toyota Diff. gear oil LT GL-5 75W-85
w diff.lock3.50 Ltr75W-85Toyota Diff. gear oil LT GL-5 75W-85

2015-2005 Toyota Fortuner Transmission Oil Capacity [2]

SystemVariantTransmission Oil CapacityTransmission Oil TypeRecommended Brand
Automatic Transmission
4 AT10.1 LtrAutomatic Transmission FluidToyota ATF Type T-IV
5 AT10.6 LtrAutomatic Transmission FluidToyota ATF WS

Manual transmission

4WD2.2 Ltr75W-90API GL-4 SAE 75W-90
Pre-Runner2.6 Ltr75W-90API GL-4 SAE 75W-90

Transfer Case

All1.4 Ltr75W-90API GL-5 SAE 75W-90

Front differential

All1.45 LtrSAE 80WHypoid API GL-5 SAE 80W
Rear differentialw/o diff.lock2.45/3.35SAE 80WHypoid API GL-5 SAE 80W
w diff.lock2.90 LtrSAE 80WHypoid API GL-5 SAE 80W

References

1. Toyota Fortuner 2nd generation Transmission oil Capacity: Technical data: fluids & capacities

2. Toyota Fortuner 1st generation Transmission oil Capacity: Technical data: fluids & capacities

Madhurjya Dutta is a seasoned industrial maintenance Engineer with over 10 years of experience in troubleshooting complex machinery and systems. His passion for problem-solving extends beyond his profession, as he is also an enthusiast of day-to-day tech troubleshooting.

He has a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving issues.

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