--- title: "FJ Cruiser Fluid Capacities & Types (2007–2014)" url: https://toyotadata.com/guides/fj-cruiser-fluid-capacities-and-types-2007-2014/ description: "FJ Cruiser fluid types and capacities from the Toyota owner's manual: engine oil by year, ATF WS, manual trans, transfer case and diffs for automatic and manual trucks." platforms: [FJ Cruiser] category: Maintenance & Problems author: Rob Krause published: 2026-10-16T01:30:00Z updated: 2026-10-16T01:30:00Z --- # FJ Cruiser Fluid Capacities & Types (2007–2014) > **Quick answer:** 2010–2014 FJ Cruiser: engine oil 6.4 qt (6.1 L) of 0W-20 with filter. 2007–2009: 5.5 qt (5.2 L) of 5W-30. Automatics use Toyota ATF WS. Transfer case: 1.1 qt on automatics (part-time 4WD), 1.5 qt on manuals (full-time 4WD); 2014 manual calls for Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF 75W. Front diff about 1.6 qt (auto) or 1.5 qt (manual). Rear diff 2.64 qt (2.59 with locker) in the 2014 manual, about 3.1–3.2 qt in the 2007 manual. All from Toyota's own owner's manuals. > QUICK ANSWER > > **2010–2014 FJ Cruiser:** engine oil **6.4 qt (6.1 L) of 0W-20** with filter. **2007–2009:** **5.5 qt (5.2 L) of 5W-30**. Automatics use **Toyota ATF WS**. Transfer case: **1.1 qt** on automatics (part-time 4WD), **1.5 qt** on manuals (full-time 4WD); 2014 manual calls for **Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF 75W**. Front diff about **1.6 qt** (auto) or **1.5 qt** (manual). Rear diff **2.64 qt** (2.59 with locker) in the 2014 manual, about **3.1–3.2 qt** in the 2007 manual. All from Toyota's own owner's manuals. The FJ Cruiser's fluids changed more during its run than most Toyotas, for two reasons. The engine went from the single VVT-i 1GR-FE to the dual VVT-i version for 2010, which changed the oil spec. And the automatic and manual FJs use completely different 4WD systems, so the transfer case and front diff capacities split by transmission. Every number below is from Toyota's owner's manuals for the 2007 and 2014 FJ Cruiser. Toyota lists these as *reference* capacities: fill engine oil to the dipstick, gear oil to the bottom of the fill hole, and the automatic to its overflow plug at operating temperature. ## Automatic vs Manual: Two Different 4WD Systems - **Automatic FJs** (5-speed automatic) use **part-time 4WD**, with H2, H4 and L4 positions. - **Manual FJs** (6-speed manual) use **full-time 4WD** with a lockable center differential. There is no 2WD mode. Toyota's owner's manuals list the transfer case and front diff by automatic vs manual, so use the column that matches your transmission. ## FJ Cruiser Fluid Capacities | FLUID | 2007 MANUAL | 2014 MANUAL | | --- | --- | --- | | Engine oil (1GR-FE) | SAE 5W-30. 5.5 qt / 5.2 L with filter; 5.2 qt / 4.9 L without | **SAE 0W-20** (5W-20 OK until next change). 6.4 qt / 6.1 L with filter; 6.0 qt / 5.7 L without | | Coolant | Toyota SLLC. Automatic 10.4 qt / 9.8 L; manual 9.9 qt / 9.4 L | Same | | Automatic transmission (5-speed) | Toyota ATF WS. Drain and refill up to 3.2 qt / 3.0 L | Toyota ATF WS. 11.3 qt / 10.7 L total | | Manual transmission (6-speed) | GL-4 or GL-5, 75W-90. 1.9 qt / 1.8 L | GL-4, 75W-90. 1.9 qt / 1.8 L | | Transfer case, automatic (part-time) | GL-3, 75W-90. 1.1 qt / 1.0 L | **Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF, SAE 75W**. 1.1 qt / 1.0 L | | Transfer case, manual (full-time) | Hypoid GL-5, 75W-90. 1.5 qt / 1.4 L | **Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF, SAE 75W**. 1.5 qt / 1.4 L | | Front differential, automatic | Hypoid GL-5, 75W-90. 1.6 qt / 1.5 L | Toyota LT 75W-85 GL-5. 1.64 qt / 1.55 L | | Front differential, manual | Hypoid GL-5, SAE 90. 1.5 qt / 1.4 L | Toyota LT 75W-85 GL-5. 1.48 qt / 1.40 L | | Rear differential, no locker | Hypoid GL-5, SAE 90. 3.2 qt / 3.0 L | Toyota LT 75W-85 GL-5. 2.64 qt / 2.50 L | | Rear differential, with locker | Hypoid GL-5, SAE 90. 3.1 qt / 2.9 L | Toyota LT 75W-85 GL-5. 2.59 qt / 2.45 L | | Power steering | DEXRON II or III ATF | DEXRON II or III ATF | | Brake and clutch fluid | DOT 3 (SAE J1703) | DOT 3 (SAE J1703) | The 2007 manual's SAE 90 diff spec applies above 0°F; it calls for 80W or 80W-90 below 0°F. ## What Changed, and What It Means for Your FJ **Engine oil, 2010.** The 2010 FJ got the dual VVT-i version of the 1GR-FE (roller rockers, more power, regular fuel). The 2014 manual specifies 0W-20 and 6.4 qt; the 2007 manual specifies 5W-30 and 5.5 qt. If you own a 2008, 2009, 2010 or later truck, the oil cap and your owner's manual are the final word for your exact year. More on the two engine versions in our [1GR-FE engine guide](https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-1gr-fe-engine-guide-4-0-v6-specs-problems-reliability/). **Gear oil spec.** Toyota moved from conventional 75W-90 and SAE 90 gear oils in the 2007 manual to its LT 75W-85 GL-5 for the diffs and Transfer Gear Oil LF 75W for the transfer case in the 2014 manual. Many owners of early FJs switch to the later fluids; if you do, use LF 75W only in the transfer case and LT 75W-85 only in the diffs. **Rear diff capacity.** The 2007 manual lists about 3.0 L for the rear diff and the 2014 manual about 2.5 L. We have not found Toyota's explanation for the difference. Either way, fill until oil reaches the bottom of the fill hole with the truck level, and you will have the right amount for your axle. ## Service Tips - **Break the fill plug loose first** on the diffs and transfer case before you drain anything. - **ATF WS has no dipstick.** Check the level at the overflow plug with the engine idling and the fluid in Toyota's specified temperature range. A drain and refill (about 3 qt) changes only part of the 11.3 qt total. - **The rear e-locker** is electrically actuated and does not need limited-slip friction modifier. - **Manual-trans FJs share brake and clutch fluid.** One reservoir feeds both; bleed both when you flush. - **Big tires and regearing:** if you are regearing for 33s or 35s, change the gear oil after the break-in period your gear installer specifies. See our [Toyota regear chart](https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-regear-chart-tire-size-gear-ratio-rpm/) and [FJ Cruiser tire fitment guide](https://toyotadata.com/guides/biggest-tires-on-a-stock-fj-cruiser-fitment-guide/). ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much oil does an FJ Cruiser take? A 2014 FJ Cruiser takes 6.4 quarts (6.1 L) of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change, and the 2007 FJ takes 5.5 quarts (5.2 L) of 5W-30, per Toyota's owner's manuals. The change came with the 2010 dual VVT-i engine; confirm against your own year's manual or oil cap. ### What transmission fluid does an FJ Cruiser use? Automatic FJs use Toyota ATF WS, 11.3 quarts total, with no dipstick. Manual FJs use 75W-90 gear oil (GL-4, or GL-4/GL-5 in the 2007 manual), 1.9 quarts. ### What oil goes in an FJ Cruiser transfer case? The 2014 owner's manual calls for Toyota Transfer Gear Oil LF, SAE 75W: 1.1 quarts on automatic (part-time 4WD) trucks and 1.5 quarts on manual (full-time 4WD) trucks. The 2007 manual called for 75W-90 gear oil in the same amounts. ### How much does the FJ Cruiser rear differential hold? The 2014 manual lists 2.64 quarts (2.50 L) without the locker and 2.59 quarts (2.45 L) with it, using Toyota LT 75W-85 GL-5. The 2007 manual lists 3.2 and 3.1 quarts with SAE 90 GL-5. Fill to the bottom of the fill hole. ### Is the manual FJ Cruiser full-time 4WD? Yes. Manual-transmission FJ Cruisers use full-time 4WD with a lockable center differential, which is why their transfer case holds 1.5 quarts instead of 1.1. Automatic FJs use part-time 4WD with a 2WD mode. ## Related FJ Cruiser Guides - [Biggest Tires on a Stock FJ Cruiser: Fitment Guide](https://toyotadata.com/guides/biggest-tires-on-a-stock-fj-cruiser-fitment-guide/) - [Toyota 1GR-FE 4.0 V6 Engine Guide](https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-1gr-fe-engine-guide-4-0-v6-specs-problems-reliability/) - [Toyota Regear Chart: Tire Size vs Gear Ratio vs RPM](https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-regear-chart-tire-size-gear-ratio-rpm/) - [Toyota 4Runner Fluid Capacities & Types](https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-4runner-fluid-capacities-and-types-2010-2025/) - [Toyota Tacoma Fluid Capacities & Types](https://toyotadata.com/guides/toyota-tacoma-fluid-capacities-and-types-2005-2024/) --- Source: https://toyotadata.com/guides/fj-cruiser-fluid-capacities-and-types-2007-2014/