Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Plan

When you’ve driven 10,000 miles in your Toyota RAV4, have the following maintenance completed:

• Rotate tires
• Inspect wiper blades
• Inspect/adjust fluid levels
• Replace engine oil and oil filter
• Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

These maintenance tasks should be completed every 10,000 miles, unless otherwise noted.

At 15,000 miles, plan for the following maintenance tasks:

• Inspect steering gear
• Inspect wiper blades
• Inspect rear differential oil
• Inspect brake lines and hoses
• Inspect engine coolant
• Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
• Inspect cabin air filter
• Inspect transfer case oil

More significant maintenance is required for your RAV4 at 30,000 miles, including:

• Check for open campaigns/recalls
• Check all exterior light bulbs
• Check transfer case and differential fluids
• Inspect radiator and condenser
• Inspect transmission fluid or oil
• Replace spark plugs if needed
• Inspect fuel tank vapor vent

Where and how you drive also influences what needs maintenance and when. For example, driving on dirt or dusty roads in the Cartersville area means the following should be done every 10,000 miles:

• Inspect ball joints and dust covers
• Inspect drive shaft boots
• Inspect steering linkage and boots
• Inspect engine air filter
• Torque propeller shaft bolt
• Torque nuts and bolts on chassis and body

Another example is if you use your RAV4 for towing or heavy vehicle loads. In this case, complete the following at 15,000 miles:

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace rear differential oil
• Replace transfer case oil
• Torque propeller shaft bolt
• Torque nuts and bolts on chassis and body