oil viscosity TOYOTA RAV4 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

5847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
tion may increase, and engine oil
may need to be refilled in between
oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for
example directly after purchasing
the vehicle or after replacing the
engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inap-
propriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine
speeds or with a heavy load,
when towing, or when driving
while accelerating o r decelerating
frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for
a long time, or wh en driving fre-
quently through heavy traffic
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”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.670)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains poten-
tially 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 an d 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 recy-
cling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil
within the rea ch of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine
damage
Check the oil level on a regular
basis.
■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 dip-
stick every time you refill the
vehicle.
●Be sure the engin e oil filler cap
is properly tightened.
■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 possi ble using a neu-
tral detergent. Do not use an
organic solvent such as brake
cleaner.
Checking the coolant
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B
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6799-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
API SN/RC multigrade engine
oil
Recommended viscosity:
SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil
change.Outside temperature
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained
here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability.
Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting
of the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the
oil when the oil is at high tem-
perature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme
load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to
some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
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6819-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact y our Toyota dealer.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specificati on.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*7.8 qt. (7.4 L , 6.5 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transm ission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or damage th e transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Transfer (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.41 qt. (0.39 L, 0.34 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Diffe rential Gear Oil LX
NOTICE
■Transfer oil type precaution
Using transfer oil other than t he specified oil may cause abnor mal noise
or vibration, or damage the transfer of your vehicle.

6829-1. Specifications
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear
Oil” at the factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genu ine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specificati on.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N ( 30.5
kgf, 67.4 lbf) while the engine is running.
Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Control AWD vehicle)
Oil capacity0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Rear differential (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD vehi-
cle)
Oil capacity0.56 qt. (0.53 L, 0.47 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeToyota Genuine Diffe rential Gear Oil LX
NOTICE
■Differential gear oil type precaution
Using differential gear oil other than the specified oil may ca use abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage th e differential gear of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*5.1 in. (129 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)