2020 Toyota Highlander maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2020 Highlander, with its interval and an estimated cost.
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GarageHub estimates the 2020 Toyota Highlander oil change interval at every 10,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $35–$75); this is not the manufacturer's figure, so check your owner's manual.
Service intervals
From the 2020 Toyota Highlander schedule. Rows marked “GarageHub estimate” are not taken from the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. Check your owner's manual for those.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & Filter (3.5L V6)Safety itemNormal: replace every 10,000 mi / 12 months, conditional on the certified oil (SAE 0W-20 on the V6, SAE 0W-16 on the hybrid); if 5W-20 mineral oil is used on the V6 it must be replaced at a 5,000-mile / 6-month interval. Capacity with filter (owner's manual, both units given): V6 5.8 qt (5.5 L); hybrid 4.8 qt (4.5 L). Grade: V6 ILSAC GF-5; hybrid API SN/RC. Severe: every 5,000 mi / 6 months when driving primarily on dirt or dusty roads; towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading; repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32F/0C; extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for a long distance (police, taxi, door-to-door delivery). | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $35–$75 | |
| Engine Oil & Filter (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimateSafety item | 10,000 mi / 12 mo≈ 16,000 km / 12 mo | $35–$75 | |
| Tire Rotation (3.5L V6)Every 5,000 mi / 6 months. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | $25–$50 | |
| Tire Rotation (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimate | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | $25–$50 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (3.5L V6)Replace every 30,000 mi / 36 months; inspect at 15,000 mi / 18 months (45k, 75k, 105k). Heavy traffic, dirt roads, urban/dusty/desert areas may shorten filter life. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $25–$60 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimate | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $25–$60 | |
| Engine Air Filter (3.5L V6)Replace every 30,000 mi / 36 months. Severe (dirt or dusty roads): inspect at every 5,000-mile service. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $20–$45 | |
| Engine Air Filter (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimate | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $20–$45 | |
| Spark Plugs (V6)V6: replace at 60,000 mi / 72 months (and at 120,000). DENSO FK20HBR8, gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm). | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | $100–$250 | |
| Spark Plugs (Hybrid)GarageHub estimate | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | $100–$250 | |
| Engine Coolant (3.5L V6)Safety itemFirst replacement at 100,000 mi / 120 months, then every 50,000 mi / 60 months; inspected every 15,000 mi. Toyota Super Long Life Coolant. Capacity (both units given): V6 with Stop & Start 12.9 qt (12.2 L), without 12.5 qt (11.8 L); hybrid gasoline engine 10.5 qt (9.9 L). | 100,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 161,000 km / 120 mo | $100–$200 | |
| Engine Coolant (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimateSafety item | 100,000 mi / 120 mo≈ 161,000 km / 120 mo | $100–$200 | |
| Inverter Coolant (Hybrid)GarageHub estimate | 150,000 mi / 180 mo≈ 241,000 km / 180 mo | — | |
| Brake Fluid (inspect level/condition) (3.5L V6)Only inspected (level/condition) at every 5,000-mile service; no time-based replacement is scheduled. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Brake Fluid (inspect level/condition) (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimate | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Brake Inspection (3.5L V6)Safety itemVisual inspection every 5,000 mi / 6 months; every 30,000 mi / 36 months with thickness measurement and disc runout. | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Brake Inspection (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimateSafety item | 5,000 mi / 6 mo≈ 8,000 km / 6 mo | — | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid (8-speed, inspect)V6 8-speed automatic. Normal: inspect 'Automatic transmission for signs of leakage' and the fluid cooler hoses every 30,000 mi / 36 months. Severe: replace at 60,000 and 120,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading, or with extensive idling/low-speed driving. Capacity (reference): 8.0 qt (7.6 L; the 2020 manual prints 7.58 L), Toyota Genuine ATF WS. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | — | |
| Hybrid Transaxle Fluid (eCVT, inspect)GarageHub estimate | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | — | |
| Rear Differential Fluid (V6 AWD)V6 AWD: replace rear differential oil every 30,000 mi / 36 months (normal schedule); inspected at 15k/45k/75k/105k. Severe: replace every 15,000 mi when towing, using a car-top carrier or heavy vehicle loading. Capacity (reference): 0.56 qt (0.53 L), Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $75–$150 | |
| Transfer Case Fluid (V6 AWD)V6 AWD: replace transfer case oil every 30,000 mi / 36 months; inspected at 15k/45k/75k/105k. Severe: replace every 15,000 mi when towing/car-top carrier/heavy loading. Capacity (reference): 0.41 qt (0.39 L), Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LX. | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | $75–$150 | |
| Rear Differential Fluid (hybrid rear motor, inspect)GarageHub estimate | 30,000 mi / 36 mo≈ 48,000 km / 36 mo | — | |
| Propeller Shaft Bolt Re-torque (V6 AWD)V6 AWD only. Every 15,000 mi / 18 months; severe (dirt/dusty roads incl. salted roads, towing) every 5,000 mi. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| Drive Belt InspectionV6 only. Initial inspection at 60,000 mi / 72 months, then every 15,000 mi / 18 months. | 60,000 mi / 72 mo≈ 97,000 km / 72 mo | — | |
| Suspension & Steering Inspection (3.5L V6)Ball joints and dust covers, steering gear, steering linkage and boots, drive shaft boots, brake lines every 15,000 mi / 18 months. | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| Suspension & Steering Inspection (2.5L Hybrid)GarageHub estimate | 15,000 mi / 18 mo≈ 24,000 km / 18 mo | — | |
| HV Battery Cooling Intake Filter (clean)GarageHub estimate | 20,000 mi≈ 32,000 km | — | |
| Vacuum Pump for Brake Booster (V6)3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS): replace the vacuum pump for the brake booster at 120,000 mi / 144 months. | 120,000 mi / 144 mo≈ 193,000 km / 144 mo | — | |
| Battery Inspection & ReplacementGarageHub estimateSafety item | 36 mo | $100–$200 (replacement) |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2020 Toyota Highlander
How often does a 2020 Toyota Highlander need an oil change?
GarageHub estimates the 2020 Toyota Highlander oil change interval at every 10,000 mi or 12 months, whichever comes first (estimated cost $35–$75); this is not the manufacturer's figure, so check your owner's manual.
What maintenance does a 2020 Toyota Highlander need?
The services not to skip on a 2020 Toyota Highlander: engine oil & filter (3.5l v6) every 10,000 mi / 12 mo; engine coolant (3.5l v6) every 100,000 mi / 120 mo; brake inspection (3.5l v6) every 5,000 mi / 6 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.