oil viscosity TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
QEngine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be
consumed while driving. In the following situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance inter- vals.
OWhen the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after replacing the engine
OIf low quality oil or oil of an inappropri-ate viscosity is used
OWhen driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
OWhen leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through heavy traffic
The coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the
hybrid system is cold.
QEngine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
WARNING
QUsed engine oil
OUsed 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 pro- longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your
skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
ODispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and fil-
ters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call any autho-rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, service station or auto parts store for information concern-
ing recycling or disposal.
ODo not leave used engine oil within
the reach of children.
NOTICE
QTo prevent serious engine dam- age
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
QWhen replacing the engine oil
OBe careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
OAvoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
OCheck the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
OBe sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
QIf 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 possible using a neutral detergent. Do
not use an organic solvent such as brake cleaner.
Checking the coolant
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9 9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
QOil capacity (Drain and refill  reference*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
QEngine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used
in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching qual-
ity can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-16:
API grade SN “Resource-Conserv-
ing”, SN PLUS “Resource-Conserv-
ing” or SP “Resource-Conserving”;
or ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine
oil
0W-20 and 5W-30:
API grade SM “Energy-Conserv-
ing”, SN “Resource-Conserving”,
SN PLUS “Resource-Conserving”
or SP “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-16 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 0W-16 oil is not available,
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. How-
ever, it should be replaced with
SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage3.7 V/cell
Capacity51 Ah
Quantity96 cells
Nominal voltage355.2 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.5 L (4.8 qt., 4.0 Imp. qt.)
Without filter4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp. qt.)

5629-1. Specifications
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change
Preferred
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 tempera-
ture. An oil with a higher viscos-
ity (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 labels:
Either or both API registered marks
are added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SP” means
the oil quality designation by American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-16” means
the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Conserving”
means that the oil has fuel-saving and
environmental protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.
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B
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B
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline
engine7.4 L (7.8 qt., 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Power con-
trol unit2.0 L (2.1 qt., 1.8 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-
borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic
acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.