Toyota Matrix, E140 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota Matrix, E140 (USA / CAN) transfer case fluid capacity is 0,8 liter. Service intervals include check 16000 km/ 12 months, change 32000 km/ 24 months, check 32000 km/ 24 months, check 15000 miles/ 18 months, and change 15000 miles/ 18 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Matrix 2.4 4WD (CAN), AZE144 (2011-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
Matrix 2.4 4WD (CAN), AZE144 (2011-2014)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 32000 km/ 24 months
Matrix 2.4 4WD (CAN), AZE144 (2011-2014)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 32000 km/ 24 months
Matrix 2.4 4WD (CAN), AZE144 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
Matrix 2.4 4WD (CAN), AZE144 (2009-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 32000 km/ 24 months
Matrix 2.4 4WD (USA), AZE144 (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 18 months
Matrix 2.4 4WD (USA), AZE144 (2009-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Change 15000 miles/ 18 months

Additional Notes

  • The Toyota Matrix E140 transfer case fluid capacity is 0.8 liter across all listed AZE144 configurations, for both the Canadian and American markets. A capacity at this level is typical of a compact transfer case unit, reflecting a relatively small fluid volume compared to larger truck-based systems.
  • For the Canadian-market AZE144 covering 2009-2010, the normal use condition specifies a check interval of 16,000 km or 12 months, with no fluid change listed under that condition. A check-only schedule means the fluid level and condition are inspected but replacement is not required unless a problem is found.
  • Under severe use for the Canadian AZE144 in 2009-2010, a fluid change is specified at 32,000 km or 24 months, alongside the same 16,000 km or 12-month check interval. The change interval is exactly double the check interval, meaning two inspections occur before the first scheduled replacement.
  • The 2011-2014 Canadian AZE144 introduces a third service condition not present in the 2009-2010 data: a first check only interval set at 32,000 km or 24 months. This is a longer initial inspection point compared to the 16,000 km or 12-month check used under normal and severe conditions for the same model years.
  • Normal and severe use intervals for the Canadian AZE144 remain unchanged between the 2009-2010 and 2011-2014 model year groups. Both periods retain the 16,000 km or 12-month check, and severe use retains the 32,000 km or 24-month change schedule.
  • The USA-market AZE144 covering 2009-2013 uses a check interval of 15,000 miles or 18 months under normal use. Compared to the Canadian normal schedule of 16,000 km or 12 months, the American interval is longer in time at 18 months, reflecting a different service calendar structure.
  • Under severe use for the USA-market AZE144, the 15,000 miles or 18-month interval is listed as a change rather than a check. This contrasts with the Canadian severe schedule, where a check at 16,000 km or 12 months precedes the change at 32,000 km or 24 months. In the American specification, no separate preliminary check interval appears alongside the severe-use change interval.

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