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2021 Toyota Rav4 Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2020-2021 (2020-2021).
Quick Answer
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Gas)
7.80 QTS. (7.38 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. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid
— SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil (4WD,Gas)
0.55 QTS. (0.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
Engine Coolant (Gas)
7.30 QTS. (6.9 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
4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. API- SN/RC SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: 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.
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)
0.40 QTS. (0.37 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
Differential Gear Oil (AWD,Gas)
0.55 QTS. (0.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
Transfer Case Fluid (AWD)
0.40 QTS. (0.37 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX
Notes
- →Approximate capacity.
- →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. Approximate capacity.
- →DO NOT use plain water alone.
- →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.
- →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 2021 Toyota Rav4?
- The 2021 Toyota Rav4 fluid capacities are: Automatic Transmission Fluid (Gas): 7.80 QTS. (7.38 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. Approximate capacity., Brake Fluid: — SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4, Differential Gear Oil (4WD,Gas): 0.55 QTS. (0.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX, Engine Coolant (Gas): 7.30 QTS. (6.9 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: 4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. API- SN/RC SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: 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., Transfer Case Fluid (4WD): 0.40 QTS. (0.37 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX, Differential Gear Oil (AWD,Gas): 0.55 QTS. (0.52 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX, Transfer Case Fluid (AWD): 0.40 QTS. (0.37 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX.
- How much engine oil does a 2021 Toyota Rav4 take?
- The 2021 Toyota Rav4 takes 4.40 QTS. (4.16 L) — TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. API- SN/RC SAE 0W-16 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil Note: 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..