Specifications -> Service specifications for Your Toyota Rav4 SUV Third Generation (2006-2012)

’07 Rav4_U (L/O 0701)  
Engine  
Fuel  
Service specifications  
Model:  
Fuel type:  
ENGINE  
2AZFE and 2GRFE  
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87  
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher  
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):  
2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine only  
Type:  
2AZFE engine  
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline  
2GRFE engine  
Intake  
Exhaust  
0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)  
0.38—0.48 (0.015—0.019)  
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):  
60 (15.9, 13.2)  
Spark plug type:  
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline  
2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine  
DENSO  
NGK  
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):  
2AZFE engine  
88.5   96.0 (3.48   3.78)  
2GRFE engine  
SK20R11  
IFR6A11  
3.5 L V6 (2GRFE) engine  
DENSO  
FK20HR11  
94.0   83.0 (3.70   3.27)  
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):  
1.1 (0.043)  
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Displacement, cm (cu. in.):  
2AZFE engine  
2GRFE engine  
2362 (144.1)  
3456 (210.9)  
NOTICE  
3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine—Use only  
above spark plugs. Do not adjust  
gaps for engine performance or  
smooth driveability.  
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ENGINE LUBRICATION  
Recommended oil viscosity:  
3.5 L V6 (2GRFE) engine  
SAE 5W30  
Oil capacity (drain and refill),  
L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine  
SAE 5W20 or 0W20  
2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine  
With filter  
4.3 (4.5, 3.8)  
Without filter  
4.1 (4.3, 3.6)  
3.5 L V6 (2GRFE) engine  
With filter  
Without filter  
6.1 (6.4, 5.4)  
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.  
Outside temperature  
Outside temperature  
Oil grade:  
ILSAC multigrade engine oil  
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-  
ther details.  
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COOLING SYSTEM  
BATTERY  
Open voltage at 20_C (68_F):  
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.  
Total capacity, L(qt., lmp. qt.):  
2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine  
12.6—12.8 V  
12.2—12.4 V  
11.8—12.0 V  
Fully charged  
Half charged  
Discharged  
6.8 (7.2, 5.9)  
3.5 L V6 (2GRFE) engine  
Without towing package  
: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-  
8.9 (9.4, 7.8)  
ter the key is removed with all the lights  
turned off  
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-  
ther details.  
With towing package  
9.3 (9.8, 8.2)  
Charging rates:  
5 A max.  
TRANSFER  
(four−wheel drive models)  
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 nonsilicate, nonamine,  
nonnitrite, and nonborate coolant with  
longlife hybrid organic acid technology.  
(Coolant with longlife hybrid organic  
acid technology is a combination of low  
phosphates and organic acids.)  
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE  
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
0.5 (0.5, 0.4)  
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),  
Imp. qt.):  
Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)  
L
(qt.,  
Oil type:  
Hypoid gear oil API GL5  
Fluid type:  
Toyota Genuine ATF WS  
Recommended oil viscosity:  
Above 18_C (0_F)  
SAE 85W90  
Below 18_C (0_F)  
SAE 80W90  
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  
Do not use plain water alone.  
Operating Conditions  
“Scheduled Maintenance  
“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.  
listed  
in your  
or  
Please contact your Toyota dealer for  
further details.  
Guide”  
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REAR DIFFERENTIAL  
STEERING  
(four−wheel drive models)  
Wheel free play:  
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):  
0.5 (0.5, 0.4)  
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)  
Oil type:  
Hypoid gear oil API GL5  
Recommended oil viscosity:  
Above 18_C (0_F)  
SAE 85W90  
Below 18_C (0_F)  
SAE 80W90  
BRAKES  
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed  
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)  
with the engine running, mm (in.):  
2.4 L 4cylinder (2AZFE) engine  
Without third seat  
With third seat  
95 (3.7)  
120 (4.7)  
3.5 L V6 (2GRFE) 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):  
7—9 clicks  
Fluid type:  
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3  
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