Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Lubrication system
On-vehicle inspection
- Check engine oil level
- Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Check engine oil quality
- 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.
- Check oil pressure
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
- Using a 24 mm deep socket wrench, remove the oil pressure switch.
- Install the oil pressure gauge.
- Warm up the engine.
- Measure the oil pressure.
Standard oil pressure 
- Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive: toyota genuine adhesive 1344, three bond 1344 or equivalent
- 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.
- Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
- Check for engine oil leakage.
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:
Cd player operation
Insert disc or select “cd” on the audio source selection screen
with a disc inserted to begin listening to a cd.
Audio control screen
Pressing the “audio” button displays the audio control screen from
any screens of the selected source.
Audio source selection screen
appears
Displ ...
Brake front brake flexible hose
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the lh side and rh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Drain brake fluid
Notice:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in
contact with any painted surface.
Remove front flex ...
Idle control system malfunction
Description
The idling speed is controlled by the etcs (electronic throttle control
system). The etcs is comprised
of: 1) the one valve type throttle body; 2) the throttle actuator, which
operates the throttle valve; 3) the
throttle position (tp) sensor, which detects the opening angle of ...
