2000 TOYOTA RAV4 engine oil

Rav4(U)
2072000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
API service symbol
ILSAC certification mark
Oil identification marks
Either or both API registered marks are
added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located anywhere
on the outside of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
tute) designations such as SJ. The center
portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-
ity grade such as SAE 5W−30. ”Energy−
Conserving” shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel−saving ca-
pabilities.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.Look at the see−through coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the
reservoir. If the level is low, add ethyl-
ene−glycol type coolant for a proper
corrosion protection of aluminum com-
ponents.
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the lev-
el is on or below the ”LOW” line, add coolant.
Bring the level up to the ”FULL” line.
Always use ethylene−glycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of alumi-
num components. See information in the
next column.
If the coolant level drops within a short time
after replenishing, there may be a leak in
the system. Visually check the radiator,
hoses, radiator cap and drain cock and water
pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Checking the engine coolant
level
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Rav4(U)
2312000 RAV4 (OM42479U)
Engine
Model:
3S−FE
Type:
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
86.0  86.0 (3.39  3.39)
Displacement, cm
3
(cu. in.):
1998 (121.9)
Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., lmp. gal.):
58 (15.3, 12.8)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.28—0.38 (0.011—0.015)
Spark plug type:
DENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf:
Generator belt 65
20
Air conditioning
compressor belt 100
20
Power steering
pump belt 80
20
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With filter
4.1 (4.3, 3.6)
Without filter
3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
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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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