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Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 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.

  1. Check engine oil quality

Toyota RAV4. 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.

  1. Check oil pressure

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

Toyota RAV4. Check oil pressure


  1. Install the oil pressure gauge.
  2. Warm up the engine.
  3. Measure the oil pressure.

Standard oil pressure


Toyota RAV4. Check oil pressure


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

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

  1. 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.

  1. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
  2. Check for engine oil leakage.
2Az-fe lubrication
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Oil filter
Components Replacement Caution: Prolonged and repeated contact with engine oil will cause the loss of natural oils from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In additi ...

Other materials:

If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your toyota dealer as soon as possible. Visible symptoms Fluid leaks under the vehicle (water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) Flat-looking tires or uneven tire w ...

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure: Stopping the vehicle 1. Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase t ...

Front suspension lower no. 1 Arm
Components Removal Remove front wheel Remove hood sub-assembly Remove the hood (see page ed-4). Suspend engine assembly Install the no. 1 And no. 2 Engine hangers with the bolts as shown in the illustration. Torque: 38 n*m (387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*Lbf) parts no. ...

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