2013 - 2018 Rav4 Oil Change Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2021
- *Regarding saving the old o-rings (sorry I missed it). I have had new O-rings break on occasion. Saving the old ones until you are finished is just a safeguard.*
Correction: This works for 2013 to 2018!!
Detailed step by step direction on how to change the oil on a 2013-2018 Toyota Rav4
Requires:
Oil: 0w-20 Oil - 4.6 qts
Filter: STP SS9972XL
Tool: 64mm Oil Filter Wrench
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As someone who is on the brink of buying the tools needed to change his own oil for the first time, I really appreciate this video. It was well informed, and you went over every step. Now I’m thinking I need to go to my dealer and get that tool 🤔
We’re about to buy one from the dealer Right now😂
I’ll be changing my oil (myself, I usually have someone else do it but I’m in a time crunch for a road trip) for the first time EVER tomorrow. and this video gives me all the confidence to get it done no problem. I’ll be sure to come back afterwards and comment how it goes. thanks so much for taking the time to put this together!!
I just picked up a 2017 RAV4. This is an excellent video !! Everything is well explained with great camera shots. Answered all my questions. Thank you !!!
Thank you Mark Drexler. The video will be here to back you up everytime you need to change that oil.
Best how to video I’ve seen. Concise and explanatory. Great job! The superhuman strength warning to removing the filter was on point.
Thanks CrackerJack!
@@ThisGuyProductions Why do all dealers, etc, put it on so tight? I know it should not be loose so it dies not falloff, but why super tight. There is a recommended torque I assume. What is it?
However, calling a breaker bar a ratchet was not on point. 1:07 4:41
TG - OUTSTANDING VIDEO! Clear, simple, to the point, detailed. Wife just got a 2018 RAV4 and I'm about to change the oil. Never did one of these before. Gotta go get the right filter wrench. Glad I watched the video before crawling under the car. Thanks!
Glad this video helped you move forward with doing this yourself. I hope it worked out well!
@@ThisGuyProductions Well, eventually it did. Checked other videos and decided to replace the plastic canister with an aluminum unit from Toyota. Short version is I couldn't remove the plastic one with the correct tool. Neither could my mechanic. It was on that tight. Literally had to destroy it to remove it. Replaced it with the aluminum unit.
@@clarencejackson3407 I' in the same boat. The plastic filter housing is fused.
Great video, I love your relaxed style of narration.
Thanks Remco Meeder.
Dude...this is one of the best educational/instructional videos on RUclips. Good form. Good job!
Thanks so much John Avi! Appreciate the props and support.
Damn dude, that was a very thorough and detailed video on the entire process. Thanks!
Thanks for the step by step video. I just used it to change the oil in my Rav4 by myself for the first time!
Thanks for the positive feedback. I am glad this was helpful.
Brother that is one of the best DIY videos there is. Well done.
Thanks DTRD2024.
Great video man, quick and to the point. I appreciate it.
We bought a 2018 earlier this year. I changed the oil as described in the video the first time.. I've changed it twice since without removing the cap on the bottom of the filter housing. I just remove the filter housing and let it drain while I'm draining the oil pan. Easier and quicker. It's really not any more of a mess than a spin-on filter.
You are spot on. Yes, I actually prefer the original canister filters. The cap at the bottom is supposed to reduce that amount of spill, but in reality they still leak a lot.
Excellent video and everything was so well explained! Thank you!
Really great video! It’s nice you keep it simple, helped me a bunch!! Thank uou
Glad to help Shane!
Great video, you explained every step . Good job
Thank You Edgard!
This was a great put together video my wife has a 2018 Rav and about to do her oil. The filter the book at the store told us was the old style nothing like this so I’m gonna have to check it now
Good luck!
Great video, thanks! I would just add one small thing: that on my RAV4 2018 there is a small plastic cover that has to be removed (4 pieces 10mm screws), so that the oil filter and oil screw can be seen and approached. Really great "invention", on my old VW Touran, I had to remove the complete motor cover, which is a lot more hassle.
Thanks man. Just bought a 2018 for the wife yesterday. No wonder I couldn't find the regular spin on filter when I was looking at the dealership.
Yeah, they are like "surprise!"
i got my filter removal tool with an oil filter... packaged deal... loved it!
Very informative! Thanks! Now I gotta work on the other fluids
Good luck
Very good video and the background music was pretty cool.
Thanks so much!
Thank you!!! Very helpful. Even the backing track wasn't as annoying as most.
Thanks Scott, Glad this was beneficial. I will also consider further reducing background music volume.
When you asked whether to fill or not to fill, I'm glad I did fill it cause there was a leak in the oil cap and if I hadn't filled it I could've wasted 4 qts of new oil.
Good point B-Rand. Glad you saved yourself a headache.
Great! Small difference, I got an alloy metal filter housing that fits well, with its own 3/8" wratchet receptacle, so no need for 3/4 or 1/2" ratchets. Also the RAV4 has given its owners 3 or 4 inches more height to reach the filter canisterand drain plug without jack or ramps. Just keep it in park and pull the hand
Nicely done video bud
Thanks Alexander.
Fantastic job on this!
Thanks Erik.
Great tutorial and the grooviest oil change music I have ever heard! haha Take care -Glen
this is a good review very informative
Thanks for the very helpful vid. I have a 2018 Rav4 LE and do not see a "vehicle settings" selection anywhere on the display, even under the gear. Wondering if maybe the base trim doesn't have the maintenance monitor?
cool funny informative man. love the nephew pic God bless you and your family.
Thanks Eddie!
Hola amigo, yo también pase del rav2007 un rav4 2017 mañana y veo que usted también, voy a guardar este vídeo que es muy claro a la vista y si puedes subir más videos de rav4 2017 sería genial, saludos desde Costa Rica
Thanks, Guy. Just finished.
Anytime Jim!
good job, I stopped filing the filter a while back...
Thanks for the great detailed video.
Glad to help out.
Thank you Sir! It is very useful 👍
Great video. Thanks
seems like you didn't replace a new crush washer for the oil plug and where can you buy one ?
There is a clip that you can bend onto the housing tab to prevent the insert housing from backing off on the 2017 I have, is it a good idea to engage it ?
Excellent video. How about car ramps? I don’t have a concrete driveway and jack stands or floor jacks will penetrate the asphalt. Thanks. Also I like to prime the filter
Ramps are ok imo, I never primed a filter and did not seem to have any issues. A lot of filters, on other car makes, are horizontal so you cannot prime those anyway.
Very informative video, Thank you.
Thanks. Also appreciate you supporting the channel.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Thanks Nick!
thanks for the video!
@4:10 I have never been able to get that cover off using the 1/2 ' ratchet. Whenever I turn to remove this piece, the entire filter assembly loosens up.
Nicely done. Thanks.
Thanks, Appreciate it.
Quite thorough and explanatory. Only thing I noticed, is you are referring to 3/8" drive tools as 3/4"; 3/4" drive tools are huge and only used in fleet maintenance.
Thanks for catching that Harry.
Great video, perfect level of detail. Thanks.
Thanks James, Glad this is helpful.
(On the dots gauge).. my car has higher than the max dot, is that ok? Thank u buddy 😅😅😅
The Toyota dealership did my oil changed
This is my comment to remind me next year that this is the video i watched on how to do it
Good video bro
Thanks Fendi
Awesome video...
Thanks Cap!
This is freakin awesomeness 👌
Thanks Christopher!
Great video can you make a video of the transmission oil change to
Hey Roberto, that may be outside my wheel house, but I will definitely do some research. I am sure it isnt rocket science.
great video. Some observations. You do not need to jack up a RAV. I owned a couple. Hell, I even stopped jacking up my corolla a few years ago!! Is it tight? Sure; but very doable.
Yes, taking the oil cap off makes the oil drain faster; equalizing atmospheric pressure will do that for you. The dip stick won't make a difference.
You could also dry your washed hands in a dirty towel; but in the name of doing things correctly; just use clean oil to lubricate your o-rings and threads.
To fill or not to fill!!! Technically, if you do not fill, you should see a small oil level drop after you run the car, let the oil settle, and take another look at the dip stick. But very small drop.
Thanks for the response and confirmation Milanesa2010. I am kind of a chonker so jacking up for me is the only way to go.
i have such hard time reading the dip stick, the tube always has residual oil on it and it looks like the oil is quart over the maximum ( i know it isnt). do any of you tilt the car abit to help drain a bit since bolt is not at lowest point of the pan?
You can lower the car to get it flat again, but the results will be nominal. You can drain the oil with the car elevated just fine. Interestingly, when you drain the oil you never get all of it out. There is always at least a half quart or so that stays in there between all the crevices and stuff. Thats why I tell folks to not add the complete amount listed on the owners manual. As long as the oil you add falls somewhere towards the upper half of the reading you are OK. Its also a good idea to run the engine for a few minutes after adding oil then re-checking the dip stick.
LOL, yea, my RAV 4 2018 was serviced and same issue, small drip, this made me think I'll do this myself for both our vehicles from now on, and also my Tacoma had a drip, but it was because they did not set the oil filter correctly, and they is Toyota Service Center, oh and one more, on the Tacoma the broke a stud when rotating the tires,, more damage is done their then we will ever do in our care, 3 strike and there out plus scratches on the interior door when they getting in and out.
Good video! Can I use the Toyota cup to remove the filter? I'm asking because I have one! Which cup did you use?
Thanks Michael, when you say cup I am assuming you are talking about the filter removal tool. The one I use is 64mm.
I can do myself but I don’t do with newer cars coz dealers maintenance record paperwork will payback when you resell your car.
Good video.
Just gotta ask, you made a point to save the old o rings, and said you'd explain later as to why.
Did I miss something, I didn't hear a reason why you saved those old o rings.
I always throw em out when changing filter on my 2011 Tundra (similar setup).
Thanks.
Aw snap, I messed that up. You need to save them in case you snap the new ones during installation. I have had it happen to me before a couple times now.
I have a Toyota rav4 2010.
So what mean when check engine light, track light and 4wd light goes on at same time when is cold or wet days? It seems alot of rav4 owners have that problem.
I know isn't related to this video but I hope you can tell me if that happen to you before?
It sounds like you may have an electrical problem if they all come on. On another note the limited and the model listed as AWD have a 4 wheel drive system that automatically comes on when the vehicle senses traction issues. If it's wet out and it comes on automatically, it could be an indication that there is an issue with one or all of your tires. That doesn't explain the check engine light. I always advise folks to hit the Auto Zone when the light comes on. They can plug a gadget into the car port that tells you exactly what the check engine light is "coding" for.
Great video, but may want to add torque specs to your video description. Filter cap (housing) 18 ft·lb, Filter drain plug 9 ft·lb, Oil drain plug 30 ft·lb. Snug is great, but some peoples version of snug is still too tight. The cap is made of plastic, and not only can it be hard to get off next time if overtightened, but it can break (common problem) which really would be a bad day for someone. Torqueing the drain plug will ensure its never overtightened and stripped.
Thanks for the specs Justin.
Youve learned a lifetime sub lol, treat us like were babies then we can fuck shit up lol. You put in the work for me making buying and installing the parts and giving every answer that may be needed. Ive seen a lot of different channels just half ass it because they dont want to put the work in so thank you. You made sure i dont end up having to spend days buying parts just to change my oil.
thanks for this we have a 2017
Glad this was helpful.
Great video I'm thinking you don't have to really remove the harness just twist out the fitting and replaced the light bulb also you don't want to touch the light bulb with your hands as they have acid that will actually "burn" through the bulb
Use Teflon tape if you don’t have a crush washer.
I’ve used it quite a few times on a Toyota Corolla and it sealed and never leaked.
Better than cardboard.
I''ve changed our RAV4 a number of times now and since it takes 4.6 quarts I just pour 4/10 of a quart (13 ounces) off into a clean container and dump the remaining 4.6 into the car. It winds up right on the top line every time. I wonder if you had some still in the lower part of the pan since it was jacked up on one side. Dunno. No biggie. But I drive mine up on ramps which leaves it level side to side but rear low. It probably allows it to drain more thoroughly. One more point then I'll leave you alone ;) I suspect most of us don't have a 3/4" drive breaker bar. If not, a large socket can be used on that filter tool. Mine's a 24 mm.
Thanks for the feedback Ed. I always seem to have small discrepancies in the amount of oil my wife's engine wants. At the end of the day the fill level always works out.
@@ThisGuyProductions BUT the point is YOU are not getting all the dirty oil out.
I was about to say at the end, run it for 10 seconds and recheck, bc itll suck the oil thru the filter which usually has a half quart capacity.
As for the comment "to fill or not to fill". I fill canister filters but not paper drop in filters.
Thanks Richard. Fortunately, my oil level didnt drop after restarting the engine. Also, not pre-filling the filter housing saves me spilling oil everywhere.
@Ignacio Dubs Glad this was helpful.
If the oil filter housing installs at 90° exactly I'll pour some oil in there, but never on cars with oddly angled filter threads. A tiny amount of wear from a partially (or completely empty) filter at every service isn't going to significantly reduce the life of the engine.
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You are very kind Kulvinder!
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Thanks Wang Jun!
@@ThisGuyProductions you are welcome
Hey man, good video.The only thing is, the cap to the oil filter is not 1/2 it’s a 3/8 ratchet
Thanks for clearing that up Kato.
I'm able to do an oil and filter change without even jacking the car up. Also, having the right side of the frame raised makes it impossible for the oil that accumulated on the lower left side of the pan to drain.
Well I am somewhat of a chonker, so I cannot fit without jacking the car up. Yes, you are right that some of the oil will remain in the engine. That being said, a significant amount of oil always stays behind whether the car is jacked up or not. Thats why I always advise folks not to add the full "recommended" amount of oil without checking the dip stick first.
so im assuming you can skip the step where you use the plastic drain valve, just take the filter off the block and go. then you wouldnt need to replace the smaller o ring ether.
You assumption is correct. There will be a ton of oil seeping out from the pan as you remove it. Just keep your pan below it.
That's what I do only because the metal disc cap won't budge. It just spins the whole filter housing. It's no more messier than changing a spin on filter.
Thanks for the info
Absolutely.
Good job thank u🤠
Glad to help Frank.
What happens if i use the filter drain tool on the filter and not change the filter?
You mean, what happens if you use the plastic thing to drain the oil from the filter housing but not replace the filter? If so, nothing really at first, but after a second oil change you will start to get some serious sludge down in that housing. I would play it safe and replace the filter ASAP.
Nice
Great video! What's the brand of your filter wrench? Would you recommend it?
hey Kan, I bought mine at the dealer like 10 years ago. I just broke it during my Wife's recent oil change. Her oil filter housing is stuck. I just ordered two heavy duty versions that will be featured in a future video. It turns out that Amazon has a few that were very recommended by reviewers.
@@ThisGuyProductions Putting an oil filter on with a breaker bar might be considered overkill. I am sure there is a torque specified.
Thanks on the filter drain you really need to push it in hard
Yeah, they tend to stick sometimes. I actually have a filter housing that is fused. I will be shooting a video soon about removing a fused filter housing.
The drain bolt gaskets are a buck each (sold in packs of ten). Toyota P/N 90430-12031. It's FAR better to use an OEM gasket than cardboard, which will degrade quickly and cause an oil leak.
Awesome
Thank you King Neptune!
What are your oil change intervals on this car?
Hey Eric, we are changing this oil about three times a year or every 4 months.
Looking at buying a RAV4. Is it possible to do oil change without using Jack? I’m sure it’s more challenging but is it possible?
its not possible without a jack. The car is very low to the ground. You wouldn't fit and you probably wouldn't be able to fit an oil pan down there either. Fortunately you can pick up a floor jack and jack stand kit for fairly cheap. It will pay for itself in a couple of oil changes too.
I change the oil in my 2018 Rav-4 without the hassle of Jacking the vehicle up without any problem. Toss a piece of cloth on the ground to keep you clean. Use a 6" socket extension on the filter removal tool. Break the filter drain plug loose. Position the drain pan under the fillter and then unscrew to filter drain. Use the plastic tool to insert into the hole to drain the filter housing, and then use the oil filter gripper to break the filter loose. Do everything in reverse to complete the oil change.
@@douglasrodrigues9329 Thanks DOug.
I find ramps easier and safer. Also I wouldn't jack a unibody car where you did. Use the pinch welds where it's specified in the manual or jack the whole front up at the center jack point and put jack stands under the pinch welds. Block the rear tires too. Also, buy drain plug gaskets in bulk on Amazon. GM is the only company that's perfected the drain plug with a built-in gasket. Not sure why Toyota doesn't have this technology yet. 🤔
thankyou
I have told people people how to do simpler maintenance than this and they exclaim "Oh my goodness! I will just pay someone to do this!"
I bought the oil and filter for Mom's car and she took it to Jiffy Lube, which charged her over $100.
I absolutely do not understand paying an extra $50-100 for something that takes 15 minutes!
Some folks would rather pay than deal with it. I get it. If you got the funds, why not. If I was Elon Musk rich I wouldn't change my own oil either. Until then, there is a sense of accomplishment doing it yourself.
Yesterday I bought a conventional filter and some 5W-30 thinking I would change my oil today. Needless to say it didn’t happen. What upsets me the most is they have a manual in the oil filter section so you can ensure you buy the right part. I looked up my 2018 RAV4 in the manual before I bought the filter. Why was it even listed? I’m just aggravated. I’ll take the loss on the oil I bought and return the filter. It should run fine until I can take it to a dealer and have the filter changed with some OW-20.
The part for the filter housing costs about $16. From there all the other tools are standard.
@@ThisGuyProductions I was confused by your reply and had to read my comment again. I never said the tools were not standard. I was mainly upset because the oil filter index at the parts store listed the wrong filter. With that said it is pretty idiotic you need a specific oem wrench to get the housing off. Manufacturers are constantly creating proprietary parts and tools to squeeze that extra dollar out of us.
@@EXPLOBRO3 Agreed on that. Toyota went back to standard filters this year, probably because of issues like this.
Is there really no drain plug??
You mean beneath the filter housing? Nope, you have to push in that plastic thing they package with the filter.
Do not lift from that part of the frame. It will crush it. Look at the manual and use those jack points.
I've been jacking up cars with their frames for over 20 years. This car is so light too.
I’ve always filled the oil filter prior to installing them.... esp when I was working on semis... some of those buggers hold a gallon by themselves lol
DANG!! Thats a massive filter. I got so much grief on a 2010 Rav4 oil change video cause I pre-filled. TBH I have heard that Toyotas have a pump between the engine and the filter meaning it will start dry until it pumps the oil through.
@@ThisGuyProductions I’ve always pre-filled them, especially on diesels, if you wanna see the thing the Detroit 60 (12.7L) takes 2 of the LF3620s. They hold close to a gallon each and the engine holds 14 gallons, the cooling systems usually hold around 15 gallons of coolant too lol
@@jbs2763 I am totally impressed!
@@ThisGuyProductions it’s why an oil change is a good deal for $299 lol
@@jbs2763 Insane!
Great video, lots of useful tips. However, jack and stand are not in the correct locations and can cause damage.
Ooof. Thanks Matthew. Where would you recommend placement? I put the jack stands under as a safe guard.
@@ThisGuyProductions if you look under the front bumper you will see a circular cutout in the molding to the drivers side of center. That is the manufacturer recommended lift point. Then for the Jack Stands you will notice the pinch welds just past the front wheel wells under the front doors. (You will see the notches cut into the metal)
Still gained a ton of information with your video. Ordered my parts and filter tool to start doing my own changes on my RAV now.
Because you only jack up one side I think oil gets trapped in the oil pan (it cannot drain out completely as the car is leaning to one side). And you need to run it and check again as running it fills the lines/filter etc. Those RAV4 have a lot of clearance so you may not even have to jack the car up at all.
@Tom Mak not only do I own a 2018 Rav4, but I also have 9 years experience building them at the Toyota plant in Woodstock ontario
@@matthewshepley8298 I was not disputing what you said about jackstand placement, my comment was to This Guy that in order to drain the oil the car must be jacked up evenly, that is the engine cannot be tipped to one side.
Now do a differential fluid change and transfer case
Hey Jesuisla, Toyota seals their drive trains to keep guys like me out of them. Is your Rav4 all wheel drive? I dont have a transfer case.
@@ThisGuyProductions my is awd
@@jesuislajesuisla8802 That is epic.
Looks like Black Currant Metallic
I call it purple.
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Excellent video! But the music drives me batty.
You mentioned that you were going to explain why you saved the two old O-rings. You never did.
I know. I am so sorry. I didnt realize until after I posted. I have had new O-rings break on occasion. Saving the old one would save you another trip to the parts store.
Cartridge filter goes back a LOT further than 2017...
Yeah, i had to change the title and the thumbnail. thanks
Google says 4.6 quarts autozone says almost 6 quarts ......what should i go with
I can tell you that 6qts is way too much for a Rav4. Are they sure they are giving you oil capacity? I drive an Avalon with an engine twice the size of the Rav4 and it doesn't use that much. 4.6 quarts is what I recommend you getting. You can purchase a 5 QT container and an oil filter as a bargain. We it comes to add oil back in, pour in only 4qt then run the engine for a minute. Then turn it off, let it rest for a min, then check the oil level again. Most likely you wont need all 4.6qts because it never all drains out during an oil change.
Read ur owner’s manual if you don’t have one call Toyota give them ur vin number, I drive a Tundra n it takes 6.7 quarts so 6 for a 4 cylinder way too much
Wiley Bennett, it sounds like the 6 quarts that AutoZone quoted you would be more for the 3.5L V6 - that’s just a guess on my part, but I won’t be far off.
@@carlovanrijk4039 Agree Carlo. The V6 engines had a much higher oil capacity. That's also a goof on the auto zone guys cause they dont offer a V6 anymore in the newer models.
The owners manual
Don’t forget your drain plug. You did not do that your oil would go all over ground.
Did I forget to reinstall the drain plug?
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Music is terrible video is good
The 3 that disliked the video are haters
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A great video would be even greater without music.
Hold the oil bottle sideways when pouring to prevent it from bubbling out.
Theres no need to wipe the dipstick after reading it before placing it back in.