Maintenance and Fluid Information for 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER 3.5L
If you are planning an oil change on a 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER 3.5L, the product lookup gives you two useful starting points: the engine-oil grades listed are 5W-30. The matching product listings include Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, XL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil, OE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. Before buying oil, confirm that the product also meets the applicable manufacturer specification.
The service listing gives an oil quantity of 6.4 quarts with filter. Use that figure to plan the job, but check the level after filling rather than adding the entire amount without verifying it.
How do I find the correct oil-change interval for my 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER 3.5L?
Use the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for this engine and operating conditions. The available application data does not establish an exact oil-change interval.
What kind of oil does my 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER 3.5L take?
5W-30 is the engine-oil viscosity listed for this vehicle.
What differential or gear oil does my 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER 3.5L take?
The differential/gear-lubricant viscosities listed for this vehicle include 80W-90, 75W-90, 75W-110. These are catalog-listed gear-lubricant options, not interchangeable specifications; verify the correct axle, differential type, and manufacturer requirements before selecting one.
What cabin air filter is listed for my 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER 3.5L?
The cabin-air-filter part numbers listed for this vehicle include 24483-EA, 24511-EA.
How much oil does my 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER 3.5L take when the oil filter is changed?
With the oil filter changed, the listed engine-oil capacity is 6.4 quarts with filter.
NHTSA Safety Recall Information
NHTSA lists campaign 16V396000 for the 2009 Toyota HIGHLANDER involving the SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER component. This is a year/make/model-level listing, not confirmation that this particular engine configuration or VIN is affected, or that any recall remains open. Check the vehicle VIN using the official NHTSA recall lookup for applicability and repair status.

