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Maintenance Information: Specifications Toyota RAV4 I

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

MaterialConditionSpecification
Engine OilAmbient Temperature Less Than 50°F (10°C) to -20°F (-29°C)SAE 5W-30 API SH
Engine OilAmbient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) to Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 10W-30 API SH
Automatic Transaxle Fluid2WD: AllATF DEXRON II
Automatic Transaxle Fluid4WD: AllATF Type T or Equiv.
Manual Transaxle FluidAllAPI GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90
Clutch FluidAllDOT 3
Transfer Case FluidAllMultipurpose Gear Oil API GL-5, SAE 75W-90
Rear Differential FluidAllHypoid Gear Oil API GL-5, SAE 90
Engine CoolantAllEthylene-Glycol Based
Power Steering FluidAllATF DEXRON II
Brake FluidAllDOT 3

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ItemConditionSpecification (1)
Engine OilDrained, With Filter4.3 Qts. (4.1L)
Engine OilDrained, Without Filter4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
Engine CoolantM/T: Drained8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Engine CoolantA/T: Drained8.1 Qts. (7.7L)
Transfer Case Oil (2)Drained0.7 Qts. (0.7L)
Automatic Transaxle Fluid2WD: Drained3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
Automatic Transaxle Fluid4WD: Drained7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Manual Transaxle Oil2WD: Drained4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
Manual Transaxle Oil4WD: Drained5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Rear Differential Oil (3)Drained1.0 Qts. (0.9L)
Fuel TankCapacity15.3 Gals. (58.0L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level. (2) 4WD models with an automatic transaxle. (3) 4WD models, includes LSD.
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick (if available) to measure level.
(2)4WD models with an automatic transaxle.
(3)4WD models, includes LSD.

FLUID CAPACITIES

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

If battery is replaced, it should be of the same group number as shown on original battery label.