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2016 Toyota Rav4 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016-2017 (2016-2017).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric)
4.60 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE ND-OIL 11
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic CVT Trans,Gas/Electric)
1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle.
Brake Fluid
— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Engine Coolant (Gas/Electric)
7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone.
Engine Coolant
1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone.
Engine Oil
4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Transfer Case Fluid
0.48 QTS. (0.45 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)
2.40 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans)
6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle.
Differential Gear Oil (AWD,Gas)
0.50 QTS. (0.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Engine Coolant (Gas)
7.20 QTS. (6.81 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone.
Notes
- →Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle.
- →DO NOT use plain water alone.
- →If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
- →In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Toyota Rav4?
- The 2016 Toyota Rav4 fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric): 4.60 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE ND-OIL 11, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic CVT Trans,Gas/Electric): 1.90 QTS. (1.79 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle., Brake Fluid: — SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3, Engine Coolant (Gas/Electric): 7.90 QTS. (7.47 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone., Engine Coolant: 1.60 QTS. (1.51 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone., Engine Oil: 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change., Transfer Case Fluid: 0.48 QTS. (0.45 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas): 2.40 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Automatic Trans): 6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS Note: Using ATF other than "TOYOTA Genuine ATF WS" may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transaxle of the vehicle., Differential Gear Oil (AWD,Gas): 0.50 QTS. (0.47 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT SAE 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent, Engine Coolant (Gas): 7.20 QTS. (6.81 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology Note: DO NOT use plain water alone..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Toyota Rav4 take?
- The 2016 Toyota Rav4 takes 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change..