Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Toyota RAV4 2D Utility, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 7.00 OZS. | 0.2 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.53 LBS. | 0.69 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | AWD | Drain and Refill | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 L | TOYOTA Automatic Transmission Fluid Type T | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | AWD | Rear | 1.00 QTS. | 0.94 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W Hypoid Gear Oil (Above 0Deg.F), 80W or 80W-90 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Standard Trans | 8.50 QTS. | 8.04 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.30 QTS. | 4.06 L | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.10 QTS. | 3.88 L | SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 15.30 GALS. | 57.91 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | AWD | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | Hypoid Gear Oil or API - GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or DEXRON III | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | N/A | N/A | Plain water | In cold areas where temperatures range below the freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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