1996 TOYOTA RAV4 recommended oil

Q06065
Q06076
D02315
OK if hot
Add if hot
D00699
D00700
− DIAGNOSTICSAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A540H)
DI−181
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(d) Replace the ATF.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(1) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plug, gasket and drain the fluid.
(2) Install a new gasket and the drain plug securely.
(3) Add new fluid through the filler pipe.
Fluid type: ATF type T or equivalent
Drain and refill: 3.3 liters (3.5 US qts, 2.9 lmp. qts)
(4) Start the engine and shift the selector into all the
positions from P through L and then shift into the P
position.
(5) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add
fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick.
(6) Check the fluid level with the normal fluid tempera-
ture 70 − 80°C (158 − 176°F) and add as neces-
sary.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
(e) Replace the transfer oil.
(1) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain
plug and drain the oil.
(2) Install the drain plug.
(3) Add new oil through the filler pipe.
Recommended oil:
Oil grade API GL−5
Viscosity SAE 75W−90
Capacity: 0.7 liters (0.7 US qts, 0.6 lmp. qts)
(4) Check the oil level and add as necessary.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.

S01649
S01789
S01794
10 − 45°
Knock
Pin
P03445
Service
BoltDrive Gear
Sub−Gear
− ENGINE MECHANICALCYLINDER HEAD
EM−37
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
31. REMOVE NO. 3 TIMING BELT COVER
Remove the 3 bolts and timing belt cover.
NOTICE:
Support the timing belt, so the meshing of the crank-
shaft timing pulley and timing belt does not shift..
Be careful not to drop anything inside the timing belt
cover
Do not allow the belt to come into contact with oil, wa-
ter or dust.
32. REMOVE CAMSHAFTS
NOTICE:
Since the thrust clearance of the camshaft is small, the
camshaft must be kept level while it is being removed. If the
camshaft is not kept level, the portion of the cylinder head
receiving the shaft thrust may crack or be damaged, caus-
ing the camshaft to seize or break. To avoid this, the follow-
ing steps should be carried out.
(a) Remove the exhaust camshaft.
(1) Set the knock pin of the intake camshaft at 10 − 45°
BTDC of camshaft angle.
HINT:
The above angle allows No. 2 and No. 4 cylinder cam lobes of
the exhaust camshaft to push their valve lifters evenly.
(2) Secure the exhaust camshaft sub gear to drive gear
with a service bolt.
Recommended service bolt:
Thread diameter6 mm
Thread pitch1.0 mm
Bolt length16 − 20 mm (0.63 − 0.79 in.)

S05308
16mm Plug
Wrench
Z00032
IG0152
IG−4
− IGNITIONIGNITION SYSTEM
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(c) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 4 spark plugs.
(d) Visually check the spark plug for thread damage and insu-
lator damage.
If abnormal, replace the spark plug.
Recommended spark plug:
DENSOPK20R11
NGKBKR6EP−11
(e) Inspect the electrode gaps.
Maximum electrode gap for used spark plug:
1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
If the gap is greater than maximum, replace the spark plug.
Correct electrode gap for new spark plug:
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE:
If adjusting the gap of a new spark plug, bend only the base
of the ground electrode. Do not touch the tip. Never attempt
to adjust the gap on the used plug.
(f) Clean the spark plugs.
If the electrode has traces of wet carbon, allow it to dry and then
clean with a spark plug cleaner.
Air pressure: Below 588 kPa (6 kgf/cm
2, 85 psi)
Duration: 20 seconds or less
HINT:
If there are traces of oil, remove it with gasoline before using the
spark plug cleaner.
(g) Using a 16 mm plug wrench, install the 4 spark plugs.
Torque: 18 N·m (180 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
(h) Reconnect the high−tension cords from the spark plugs.
4. INSPECT IGNITION COILS
(a) Disconnect the ignition coil connector.
(b) Disconnect the high−tension cord from ignition coil.
(c) Inspect the primary coil resistance.
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between the
positive (+) and negative (−) terminals.
Primary coil resistance:
Cold0.36 − 0.55 Ω
Hot0.45 − 0.65 Ω
If the resistance is not as specified, replace the ignition coil.

LU060−04
S01260
Oil Pressure Gauge
P13638
Adhesive
− LUBRICATIONOIL AND FILTER
LU−1
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
OIL AND FILTER
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thin-
ning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SH, Energy − Conserving II multigrade en-
gine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity is as shown in the illustra-
tion.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The oil level should be between the ”L” and ”F” marks on the dip-
stick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ”F” mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL
PRESSURE GAUGE
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle
29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm
2, 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm
245 − 490 kPa
(2.5 − 5.0 kgf/cm
2, 36 − 71 psi)
6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(a) Remove the oil pressure gauge.
(b) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive:
Part No.08833−00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(c) Reinstall the oil pressure switch.
7. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS

W01215
SST
R10775
SST
R10762
SST
R10763
Less that 5 mm (0.20 in.) SA−70
− SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL FRONT OIL SEAL
1996 RAV4 (RM447U)
(b) Using SST, install a new oil seal.
SST 09554−22010
Oil seal drive in depth: 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
(c) Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.
7. INSTALL COMPANION FLANGE
(a) Using SST, install the companion flange on the shaft.
SST 09950−30010 (09951−03010, 09953−03010,
09954−03010, 09955−03040, 09956−03020)
(b) Coat the threads of a new nut with hypoid gear oil.
(c) Using SST to hold the flange, torque the nut.
SST 09330−00021
Torque: 108 N·m (1,100 kgf·cm, 80 ft·lbf)
(d) Adjust the preload of bearing on drive pinion (See page
SA−79).
8. STAKE DRIVE PINION NUT
9. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT (See page PR−2)
10. FILL DIFFERENTIAL WITH DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Torque: 49 N·m (500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf)
Oil grade: Hypoid gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
Above −18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below −18°C (0°F) SAE 80W or 80W−90
Capacity: 0.9 liter (1.0 US qts, 0.8 lmp. qts)