Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Adding engine oil
â– Checking the oil type and preparing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil.
- Engine oil selection
- Oil quantity (Low level mark
Refill upper limit mark)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
- Item
Clean funnel
â– Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of the same type as that already in the engine.
1. Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Make sure that the oil level does not exceed the refill upper limit mark and is between the low level mark and refill upper limit mark.
- Low level mark
- Refill upper limit mark
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
3. Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
WARNING
â– Used engine oil
- Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- Dispose of used oil and filters
only in a safe and acceptable
manner. Do not dispose of used
oil and filters in household trash,
in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disposal.
- Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
â– When replacing the engine oil
- Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
- Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
- Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
- Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
â– If oil is spilled on the engine cover
To prevent the engine cover from being damaged, remove any engine oil from the engine cover as soon as possible using a neutral detergent. Do not use an organic solvent such as brake cleaner.
Components
Fuse boxes
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Battery
Brake fluid reservoir
Radiator
Electric cooling fan
Condenser
Washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Checking t ...
Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the "FULL" and
"LOW" lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
"FULL" line
"LOW" line
If the level is on or below the "LOW" ...
Other materials:
Torque converter clutch solenoid circuit
Description
The shift solenoid valve dsl is turned on and off by signals from the ecm to
control the hydraulic
pressure acting on the lock-up relay valve, which then controls operation of the
lock-up clutch.
Fail-safe function:
if the ecm detects a malfunction, it turns the shift sol ...
Customize parameters
Customizing function with intelligent
tester (reference)
Hint:
The following item can be customized.
Notice:
When the customer requests a change in a
function, first make sure that the function can be
customized.
Make a note of the current settings before
customizing.
When tr ...
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
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