Toyota Previa / Tarago (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota Previa / Tarago (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,4 to 8,6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 km/6 months or 45000 km/36 months and changes at 30000 km/12 months, 60000 km/36 months, or 90000 km/72 months. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Previa / Tarago 2.4 16V VVT-i (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 45000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: U241E 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4 16V VVT-i (2003-2005)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 45000 km/ 36 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: U241E 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4 16V VVT-i (2002-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 45000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: U241E 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4 16V VVT-i (2002-2003)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 45000 km/ 36 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: U241E 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4 16V VVT-i (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 45000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: U241E 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4 16V VVT-i (2000-2001)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 45000 km/ 36 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • Code: U241E 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4i (1990-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4i (1990-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 4/1
Previa / Tarago 2.4i 4WD (1990-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Toyota Previa / Tarago 2.4 16V VVT-i automatic transaxle carries a dry fill capacity of 8.6 liters, which reflects the total fluid volume required when the unit is completely empty, such as after a full rebuild or replacement.
  • Against that 8.6-liter dry fill figure, the same 2.4 16V VVT-i transaxle has a service fill capacity of only 3.5 liters, meaning a routine drain-and-fill during scheduled maintenance replaces less than half the total fluid volume held by the unit.
  • Across all three model year groupings of the 2.4 16V VVT-i (2000-2001, 2002-2003, and 2003-2005), the dry fill, service fill, and check interval specifications are identical at 8.6 liters, 3.5 liters, and 45,000 km / 36 months respectively, indicating no capacity or interval revision occurred across those years.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 2.4 16V VVT-i transaxle adds a fluid change interval of 90,000 km / 72 months on top of the 45,000 km / 36-month check interval that also applies under normal use.
  • The earlier 2.4i variant (1990-2000) uses a transmission rather than a transaxle designation, and its automatic transmission capacity is listed at 2.4 liters, a substantially smaller figure than the 8.6-liter dry fill of the later VVT-i transaxle.
  • Under normal use, the 2.4i automatic transmission carries both a check interval of 20,000 km / 6 months and a change interval of 60,000 km / 36 months, making the check schedule notably more frequent relative to the change interval.
  • Under severe use, the 2.4i automatic transmission change interval shortens to 30,000 km / 12 months, which is half the 60,000 km / 36-month interval specified for normal use conditions.
  • The 2.4i 4WD variant (1990-2000) shares the 2.4-liter automatic transmission capacity with the standard 2.4i but lists only a change interval of 60,000 km / 36 months under normal use, without a separate check interval entry.

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