Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Lubrication system

On-vehicle inspection

1. Check engine oil level

1. Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
2. Check that the engine oil level is between the l and f marks of the oil dipstick.

   If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the f mark.

Notice:

Do not add engine oil above the f mark.

2. Check engine oil quality

1. Check the oil for deterioration, water intrusion, discoloration or thinning.

If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.

Oil grade:

Use api grade sl "energy-conserving" or ilsac multigrade engine oil. Sae 5w-20 and sae 0w-20 engine oil may be used. However, sae0w-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.

3. Check oil pressure

1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
2. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.

3. Install the oil pressure gauge.
4. Warm up the engine.
5. Measure the oil pressure.

Standard oil pressure

6. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

Adhesive: toyota genuine adhesive 1344, three bond 1344 or equivalent

7. Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, install the oil pressure switch.

Torque: 15 n*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*Lbf)

Notice:

Do not start the engine within 1 hour of installation.

8. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
9. Check for engine oil leakage.