2008 TOYOTA RAV4 Engine

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2008 RAV4 from Feb. ’08 Prod. (OM42726U)
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions and weights428
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Engine 429
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Fuel 429
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Service specifications 429
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Tires 433
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Fuses 434
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SECTION 8

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∗1: 215/70R16 tires∗2: 225/65R17 tires∗3: 235/55R18 tires∗4: With spare tire cover∗5: With over fender∗6: Unladen vehicle∗7: With third seat∗8: With roof rails∗9: 2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine∗
10: 3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine∗
11: Without towing package∗12: With towing package
Dimensions and weights
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ 6mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.) 1685 (66.3)
1690 (66.5)∗
7
1745 (68.7)∗8
1755 (69.1)∗7, 8
4570 (179.9)∗1
4575 (180.1)∗2
4580 (180.3)∗3
4600 (181.1)∗4
1815 (71.5)
1855 (73.0)∗5
2660 (104.7)
1560 (61.4)
1560 (61.4)
375 (825)
525 (1155)
∗7
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight) kg (lb.) 680 (1500)∗
9
907 (2000)∗10, 11
1588 (3500)∗10, 12

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Model:2AZ− FE and 2GR −FE
Type: 2AZ− FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
2GR −FE engine
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2AZ− FE engine
88.5 96.0 (3.48 3.78)
2GR −FE engine
94.0 83.0 (3.70 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2AZ− FE engine 2362 (144.1)
2GR −FE engine 3456 (210.9)Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 60 (15.9, 13.2) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine only
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.38—0.48 (0.015—0.019)
Spark plug type: 2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine
DENSO FK20HR11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
NOTICE
3.5 L V6 (2GRFE) engine—Use only
above spark plugs. Do not adjust
gaps for engine performance or
smooth driveab ility.
Engine FuelService specifications

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ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
With filter 4.3 (4.5, 3.8)
Without filter 4.1 (4.3, 3.6)
3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine
With filter 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity:
2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
SAE 5W −20 or 0W −20
Outside temperature
3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine
SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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COOLING SYSTEMTotal capacity, L(qt., lmp. qt.):2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine
Without towing package 8.9 (9.4, 7.8)
With towing package
9.3 (9.8, 8.2)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology consists of the combina-
tion of low phosphates and organic
acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. 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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.): Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
optimum transaxle performance. Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
WS” may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
TRANSFER
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.45 (0.48 0.40)
Oil type: Hypoid gear oil API GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: Above −18 C (0 F)
SAE 85W −90
Below −18 C (0 F)
SAE 80W −90

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REAR DIFFERENTIAL
(fourwheel drive models)
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):0.5 (0.5, 0.4)
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 −90
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.): 2.4 L 4 −cylinder (2AZ −FE) engine
Without third seat 95 (3.7)
With third seat 120 (4.7)
3.5 L V6 (2GR −FE) engine 120 (4.7)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 200 N (21 kgf, 45 lbf): 6—8 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.1)1. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
2. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse
3. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
4. ECUB2 7.5 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem, power windows
5. RSE 7.5 A: Rear seat entertainment
system
6. STR LOCK 20 A: No circuit
7. RAD NO.1 20 A: Audio system
8. ECUB 10 A: Wireless remote control
system, electric power steering system,
main body ECU, power door lock, front
passenger occupant classification sys-
tem, clock, audio system, meters and
gauges
9. DOME 10 A: Engine switch light, interi-
or light, vanity lights, luggage compart-
ment light, front personal lights, foot
lights
10. HEAD LH 10 A: Left−hand headlight
(high beam)
11. HEAD RH 10 A: Right−hand headlight
(high beam)
12. HEAD LL 10 A: Left−hand headlight
(low beam) 13. HEAD RL 10 A:
Right−hand headlight
(low beam)
14. AC INV 15 A: AC inverter
15. TOWING 30 A: No circuit
16. STV HTR 25 A: No circuit
17. DEICER 20 A: Windshield wiper de−
icer
18. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
19. PTC2 50 A: No circuit
20. PTC1 50 A: No circuit
21. HEAD MAIN 50 A: “HEAD LL”, “HEAD
RL”, “HEAD LH”, “HEAD RH” fuses
22. RDI 30 A (without towing package) or FAN2 50 A (with towing package):
Electric cooling fan
23. CDS 30 A (without towing package) or FAN1 50 A (with towing package):
Electric cooling fan
24. HLP CLN 30 A: No circuit
Fuses

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT (No.2)1. AMP 30 A: Audio system
2. AM2 30 A: Starting system
3. IG2 15 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
4. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flashers
5. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
6. AM22 7.5 A: No circuit
7. EFI NO.1 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
8. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
9. EFI MAIN 20 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, “EFI NO.1”, “EFI NO.2”
fuses
10. HORN 10 A: Horn
11. A/F 20 A (3.5 L V6 [2GRFE] engine only): A/F sensor
12. P/I 50 A: “EFI MAIN”, “HORN”, “A/F”
fuses 13. ABS2 30 A:
Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system, enhanced ve-
hicle stability control system, “AUTO
LSD” system, downhill assist control
system, hill− start assist control system
14. ABS1 50 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system, enhanced ve-
hicle stability control system, “AUTO
LSD” system, downhill assist control
system, hill− start assist control system
15. EMPS 60 A: Electric power steering
system
16. MAIN 80 A: “HEAD MAIN”, “ECU −B2”,
“RSE” fuses
17. ALT 120 A (without towing package) or 140 A (with towing package):
“ABS 1”, “ABS 2”, “RDI”, “CDS”,
“FAN1”, “FAN2”, “AC INV”, “TOWING”,
“HTR”, “DEICER” fuses