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:
Source voltage drop
Description
The srs is equipped with a voltage-increase circuit (dc-dc converter) in the
center airbag sensor in
case the source voltage drops.
When the source voltage drops, the voltage-increase circuit (dc-dc converter)
functions to increase the
voltage of the srs to a normal working lev ...
Occupant classification sensor power supply circuit malfunction
Description
The occupant classification sensor power supply circuit consists of the
occupant classification ecu and
the occupant classification sensors.
Dtc b1793 is recorded when a malfunction is detected in the occupant
classification sensor power
supply circuit.
Wiring diagram
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Auto lsd indicator light does not come on
Description
Refer to the description of "auto lsd indicator light remains on" (see page
bc-164).
Wiring diagram
Refer to the auto lsd indicator light circuit (see page bc-165).
Inspection procedure
Check can communication system
Check if the can communication system dtc is ...
