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2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWD
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2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.50 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.80 QTS. | 3.59 L | TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS | ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Dry Fill | 8.60 QTS. | 8.13 L | TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type WS | ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 2.4L Eng | 7.20 QTS. | 6.81 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.4L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 0W-20, 5W-20 | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.4L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.30 QTS. | 4.06 L | ILSAC GF-4 SAE 0W-20, 5W-20 | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 15.90 GALS. | 60.18 L | 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 | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.