Engine oil & filter · normal duty
10,000 mi · 16,000 km
or every 12 mo · severe duty 5,000 mi · 8,000 km
Factory-recommended service schedule for the Toyota Highlander IV (XU70) (2020 – 2025), by mileage and time, for normal and severe duty — read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited. Where an interval differs between this generation's engines, the range is shown with the per-engine breakdown. Severe-duty applies to short trips, towing, dusty or extreme-climate use.
Engine oil & filters 4
| Service | Normal duty | Severe duty | Time | OE part no. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | 30,000 mi · 48,000 km | 15,000 mi · 24,000 km | — | 87139-0E040 [2] | Verified[2][3] |
| Engine air filter | 30,000 mi · 48,000 km | 15,000 mi · 24,000 km | — | 17801-25030 (Hybrid air-box panel filter., T24A turbo shares air-box with the 2.5L hybrid on the XU70 chassis post-2023.) · 17801-31170 (V6 air-box panel filter — different from 2.5L.) [1][2] | Verified[2][3] |
| Engine oil & filter | 10,000 mi · 16,000 km | 5,000 mi · 8,000 km | 12 mo | 04152-YZZA6 (Cartridge filter element; O-ring 90301-A0027 single-use at every change.) · 04152-31110 (V6 cartridge filter element. Different from 2.5L.) · 04152-YZZA1 (T24A turbo cartridge filter element. Higher capacity than NA A25A.) [1][2] | Verified[2][3] |
| Rear Diff Oil | 60,000 mi · 96,000 km | 30,000 mi · 48,000 km | — | — | Verified[2][3] |
Fluids 3
Tune-up & drive 2
| Service | Normal duty | Severe duty | Time | OE part no. | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pcv Valve | 60,000 mi · 96,000 km | 30,000 mi · 48,000 km | — | — | Verified[2][3] |
| Spark plugs | 120,000 mi · 192,000 km | 60,000 mi · 96,000 km | — | 90919-01290 (A25A-FXS hybrid iridium plug., 2GR-FKS V6 — same plug. 6 cylinders × 1 plug each.) · 90919-01275 (T24A-FTS turbo iridium plug — different heat range and tighter gap than the NA A25A plug.) [1][2] | Verified[2][3] |
Inspections & rotations 2
Gen-wide schedule from the manufacturer's documentation — some items vary by engine (shown above) or market. Full oil & fluid capacities: fluids & capacities →
Other OE consumable parts: Wiper blade 85212-0E090 (26 in) · 85222-0E060 (21 in) · Rear wiper blade 85242-0E040 (12 in) [2]
Frequently asked
- How often should the Toyota Highlander IV (XU70) have an oil change?
- The factory schedule calls for an engine-oil & filter change every 10,000 mi · 16,000 km or 12 mo under normal driving, and every 5,000 mi · 8,000 km under severe duty, verified from the owner's manual.
- Normal vs severe service — which applies to me?
- Severe (or 'special') duty applies to short trips, extreme cold/heat, dusty or stop-and-go driving, towing, or extended idling — most real-world use is closer to severe than many owners assume. When in doubt, follow the severe-duty intervals.
Sources
- Toyota Highlander Service ManualRetrieved 2026-05-19
- Toyota Highlander (XU70) Owner's ManualRetrieved 2026-05-19
- Toyota/Lexus factory engine-oil specificationPer-engine factory oil capacity and viscosity from Toyota/Lexus service documentation.Retrieved 2026-05-21