What kind of transmission fluid does a 2004 Toyota RAV4 take?

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2004 Toyota RAV4 take?

Toyota RAV4 Automatic Transmission 2004, ATF Type T-IV Automatic Transmission Fluid by AISIN®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements.

What kind of transmission fluid does a Toyota RAV4 use?

Castrol – Transmax ATF DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 Quart (Part No. 15B1A0)

Can Changing automatic transmission fluid be bad?

As a general rule, if you suspect that you haven’t maintained the transmission well in past, it’s better to just change the fluid and not bother with a flush. That’s because flushing the transmission increases the chance of some gunk getting stuck in the narrow oil channels.

How much oil does a 2004 RAV4 take?

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 oil type and capacity iS5w30 and 4 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb.

How often should I change my transmission fluid Toyota RAV4?

For the 2018 Toyota RAV4 You should change the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles or every 72 months, whichever comes first. For the fluid You should also check for signs of leakage every 30,000 miles or every 36 months, whichever comes first.

How often should I change the ATF in my RAV4?

Being stuck in traffic on a 90° day can cause ATF temps to rise significantly. If this happens often enough, the additive pack in the fluid can become depleted and no longer do its job effectively. While you don’t need to change the ATF anywhere near as often as the motor oil, it still doesn’t hurt to change it periodically.

When to have transmission fluid change, Toyota RAV4?

Ideally you need 3 drain/refills to replace most of the fluid. Or You can just do a transmission flush at 60K miles at the dealer. Just the fluid might cost you about $100 + labour.

When was the first year of the RAV4?

First-generation RAV4 (1996-2000) The first-generation RAV4 was released in 1995 and would end up in showrooms for the 1996 model year. The original RAV4 was very customizable.

What kind of equipment does a RAV4 have?

Standard equipment for the RAV4 included antilock brakes (ABS), aluminum wheels, and air conditioning. Similar to the last one, it offered drivers a five-speed automatic or four-speed manual transmission as well as FWD or AWD. It was also met with high praise from reviewers, receiving the Motor Trend 2001 SUV of the year.

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