2000 TOYOTA RAV4 transmission fluid

Rav4(U)
2092000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
Checking power steering fluid
CloseOpen
If hot O.K.
If hot
addIf cold O.K.
If cold
add
Check the fluid level through the reser-
voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-
mission fluid DEXRONII or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more
in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60C—80C or 140F—175F). You may
also check the level when the fluid is cold
(about room temperature, 10C—30C or
50F—85F) if the engine has not been run
for about five hours.Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the ”COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the ”HOT” range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add auto-
matic transmission fluid DEXRONII or III
to bring the level within the range.
To remove the reservoir cap, turn it counter-
clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn it
clockwise. After replacing the reservoir cap,
visually check the steering box case, vane
pump and hose connections for leaks or da-
mage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
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Rav4(U)
2322000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Manual transmission
8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
Automatic transmission
7.7 (8.1, 6.8)
Coolant type:
”TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-
lent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Tw o−wheel drive models
3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Four−wheel drive models
5.0 (5.3, 4.4)
Oil type:
Tw o−wheel drive models
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Four−wheel drive models
Gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.3 (3.5, 2.9)
Fluid type:
Tw o−wheel drive models
Automatic transmission fluid
D−II or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Four−wheel drive models
Toyota automatic transaxle fluid
type T or T−IV or equivalent
TRANSFER
(four−wheel drive models with an auto-
matic transaxle)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90
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Rav4(U)
2332000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(four−wheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.9 (1.0, 0.8)
Oil type:
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−90BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
75 (3.0)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
5—8 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3STEERING
Wheel freeplay:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRONII or III
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