Toyota Corolla, E140 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota Corolla, E140 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 2,5 to 7,8 liters. Service intervals include checks at 16000 km, 30000 miles, 32000 km, 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months, as well as changes at 60000 miles, 96000 km, and 72 months. The data covers 13 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (CAN), ZRE142 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (CAN), ZRE142 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 96000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (CAN), ZRE142 (2011-2013)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 32000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (USA), ZRE142 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (USA), ZRE142 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (CAN), ZRE142 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 32000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (CAN), ZRE142 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 32000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 96000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (USA), ZRE142 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 1.8 VVT-i (USA), ZRE142 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: U341E 4/1
Corolla 2.4 16V (CAN), AZE141 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 32000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: U250E 5/1
Corolla 2.4 16V (CAN), AZE141 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 96000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: U250E 5/1
Corolla 2.4 16V (USA), AZE141 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: U250E 5/1
Corolla 2.4 16V (USA), AZE141 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 36 months
  • Change 60000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: U250E 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Toyota Corolla E140 automatic transaxle specifications list two distinct dry fill capacities across the engine range. The 1.8 VVT-i ZRE142 transaxle holds 6.5 liters when filled from dry, while the 2.4 16V AZE141 transaxle holds 7.8 liters. A dry fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when the transmission is completely empty, such as after a full rebuild or replacement.
  • Service fill capacity, which reflects the amount of fluid exchanged during a routine drain-and-refill procedure, is 2.5 liters for the ZRE142 and 3.5 liters for the AZE141. In both cases, the service fill is significantly lower than the dry fill because a portion of the fluid remains trapped in the torque converter and valve body during a standard service.
  • Canadian-market ZRE142 specifications for 2009-2010 set the normal-use check interval at 32,000 km or 24 months. For the same engine in 2011-2013, the normal-use check interval was revised to 16,000 km or 12 months, halving the distance and time between inspections compared to the earlier model years.
  • The 2011-2013 Canadian ZRE142 specifications include a separate first-check-only interval of 32,000 km or 24 months. This entry applies exclusively to the initial inspection after the vehicle enters service, after which the standard 16,000 km or 12-month interval governs subsequent checks.
  • Under severe-use conditions, the Canadian ZRE142 for 2011-2013 specifies a fluid change at 96,000 km or 72 months. The check interval under severe use for the same configuration is 16,000 km or 12 months, meaning multiple inspections occur before the change threshold is reached.
  • The Canadian AZE141 2.4 16V under severe use specifies a check interval of 16,000 km or 12 months, which is more frequent than the 32,000 km or 24-month check interval assigned to the same engine under normal use. Both severe and normal conditions share the same 96,000 km or 72-month change interval.
  • USA-market specifications for both the ZRE142 and AZE141 use mile-based intervals rather than kilometer-based ones. The normal-use check interval for both engines in the USA market is 30,000 miles or 36 months, a single consistent figure across the 1.8 and 2.4 engine variants for 2009-2013.
  • Under severe use, the USA-market AZE141 and ZRE142 both specify a fluid change at 60,000 miles or 72 months. The Canadian severe-use change interval for both engines is 96,000 km or 72 months. While the time component is identical at 72 months, the distance thresholds differ between the two markets when converted to comparable units.
  • The 2.4 16V AZE141 is listed only for 2009-2010 in both the USA and Canadian markets, whereas the 1.8 VVT-i ZRE142 specifications extend through 2013 in both markets. The AZE141 therefore has a narrower model year coverage within the E140 generation for these regions.

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