2023 Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Schedule: Explained
To keep your RAV4 on the road longer, you want to follow all of the recommended maintenance outlined by Toyota. These suggestions are designed to keep your RAV4 running at its best. Yet, many people don’t know where to find the 2023 Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule.
I have put the entire schedule right here, where you can find it easily. You’ll see everything that should be done to your gas-powered RAV4 and learn when to do it.
Please note that this maintenance schedule is for the non-Hybrid 2023 Toyota RAV4. Contact us for maintenance schedule information for the RAV4 Hybrid, Prime, or other model years.
Scheduled Maintenance Intervals for a 2023 Toyota RAV4
- 5,000 mi. / 6 mo.
- 10,000 mi. / 12 mo.
- 15,000 mi. / 18 mo.
- 20,000 mi. / 24 mo.
- 25,000 mi. / 30 mo.
- 30,000 mi. / 42 mo.
- 35,000 mi. / 36 mo.
- 40,000 mi. / 48 mo.
- 45,000 mi. / 54 mo.
- 50,000 mi. / 60 mo.
- 55,000 mi. / 66 mo.
- 60,000 mi. / 72 mo.
- 65,000 mi. / 78 mo.
- 70,000 mi. / 84 mo.
- 75,000 mi. / 90 mo.
- 80,000 mi. / 96 mo.
- 85,000 mi. / 102 mo.
- 90,000 mi. / 108 mo.
- 95,000 mi. / 114 mo.
- 100,000 mi. / 120 mo.
- 105,000 mi. / 126 mo.
- 110,000 mi. / 132 mo.
- 115,000 mi. / 138 mo.
- 120,000 mi. / 144 mo.
5,000 Miles or 6 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or Equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving While Towing, Using a Car-Top Carrier, or Heavy Vehicle Loading
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated Trips of Less Than Five Miles in Temperatures Below 32°F/0°C
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive Idling and/or Low Speed Driving for a Long Distance Such as Police, Taxi or Door-to-Door Delivery Use
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
10,000 Miles or 12 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving While Towing, Using a Car-Top Carrier, or Heavy Vehicle Loading
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
15,000 Miles or 18 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Brake lines and hoses
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Cabin air filter
- Steering gear
- Drive shaft boots
- Steering linkage and boots
- Engine coolant
- Transfer case oil (4WD)
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
20,000 Miles or 24 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
25,000 Miles or 30 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drumsand brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
30,000 Miles or 36 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace cabin air filter
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
- Automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections
- Automatic transmission for signs of leakage
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Brake lines and hoses
- Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
- Drive shaft boots
- Engine coolant
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Fuel tank cap gasket
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Steering gear
- Steering linkage and boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
35,000 Miles or 42 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
40,000 Miles or 48 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
45,000 Miles or 54 Months
Required Maintenance
- Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Brake lines and hoses
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Cabin air filter
- Steering gear
- Drive shaft boots
- Steering linkage and boots
- Engine coolant
- Transfer case oil (4WD)
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
50,000 Miles or 60 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
55,000 Miles or 66 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
60,000 Miles or 72 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace cabin air filter
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
- Automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections
- Automatic transmission for signs of leakage
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Brake lines and hoses
- Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
- Drive belts
- Drive shaft boots
- Engine coolant
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Fuel tank cap gasket
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Steering gear
- Steering linkage and boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace automatic transmission fluid
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace automatic transmission fluid
65,000 Miles or 78 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter2
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter2
70,000 Miles or 84 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
75,000 Miles or 90 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Brake lines and hoses
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Cabin air filter
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Drive belts
- Steering gear
- Drive shaft boots
- Steering linkage and boots
- Engine coolant
- Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
80,000 Miles or 96 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
85,000 Miles or 102 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
90,000 Miles or 108 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace cabin air filter
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
- Automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections
- Automatic transmission for signs of leakage
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Brake lines and hoses
- Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
- Drive belts
- Drive shaft boots
- Engine coolant
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Fuel tank cap gasket
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Steering gear
- Steeri=ng linkage and boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
95,000 Miles or 114 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
100,000 Miles or 120 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine coolant
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
105,000 Miles or 126 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Brake lines and hoses
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Cabin air filter
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Drive belts
- Steering gear
- Drive shaft boots
- Steering linkage and boots
- Engine coolant
- Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
110,000 Miles or 132 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
115,000 Miles or 138 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Rotate tires
- Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect drive shaft boots
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect steering linkage and boots
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Repeated trips of less than five miles in temperatures below 32°F / 0°C:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
120,000 Miles or 144 Months
Required Maintenance
- Add Toyota EFI Tank Additive or equivalent (Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Saipan and American Samoa only)
- Check installation of driver’s floor mat
- Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
- Inspect wiper blades
- Replace cabin air filter
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4WD)
- Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
- Automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections
- Automatic transmission for signs of leakage
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Brake lines and hoses
- Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
- Drive belts
- Drive shaft boots
- Engine coolant
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Fuel tank cap gasket
- Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
- Rear differential oil (4WD)
- Steering gear
- Steering linkage and boots
- Vacuum pump for brake booster8
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
- Replace automatic transmission fluid
- Replace rear differential oil (4WD)
- Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
H5- Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for a long distance such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use: Replace automatic transmission fluid
Ongoing Maintenance
The Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule ends at 120,000 miles/144 months, yet it probably still has plenty of life left. What do you do now?
You can’t quit maintaining your RAV4 simply because there’s no more guidance. Instead, you want to take the maintenance schedule into your own hands. It’s easy to customize the previous maintenance schedule to keep going further.
It’s wise to continue maintaining the RAV4 every 5,000 miles. You don’t want to miss out on any of the tasks that keep your older SUV and the vital components running their best.
As the vehicle gets older, it may require additional work besides what’s already been outlined. My recommendation is to speak with your local dealership or mechanic. They can help you get on a schedule once this one ends. You’ll continue performing many of the maintenance items that you’ve seen outlined so far.
The Importance of Proper Vehicle Maintenance
Why would you want to spend so much time and money on maintaining your RAV4? There are countless reasons, but here are a few of the most important to consider.
- Longer life: With everything running as it should, the vehicle remains on the road longer
- Increased safety: Having the systems checked and maintained ensures maximum on-road safety
- Money saving: Prevention typically costs less than repairs
- Improves fuel economy: When the engine runs as it should, you save more at the pump
- Increases resale value: If you want to sell your RAV4 in the future, keeping it maintained ensures a better resale value
While it may seem difficult to make time for ongoing maintenance, the time spent on these tasks is far less than what you will give up if a major repair needs to be done. Block out the time for maintenance to keep your RAV4 in optimal condition.
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How to Reset Your “Maintenance Required” Message/Light
The RAV4 “Maintenance Required” message lets you know when it’s time for service. If you take your vehicle to a shop, the mechanic resets this light after service. If they forget, or if you perform your own maintenance, it’s simple to reset the display on your own.
Follow these simple steps to reset the maintenance message on your 2023 Toyota RAV4’s multi-information display.
- Using the arrow keypad on the steering wheel, choose the gear icon.
- Hit “Vehicle Settings”
- Select “Scheduled Maintenance”
- Choose “Yes”
The maintenance message should disappear until the next service interval if it doesn’t, speak with your local Toyota mechanic.
Scheduling Maintenance on Your Toyota RAV4
Before you decide how to schedule the maintenance, you must figure out who will do it. If you are mechanically inclined, you may prefer to handle it yourself. That’s an excellent option for some of the basics but may be more difficult for complicated procedures.
Do you trust an independent mechanic with your RAV4, or should you go to a local dealership? You get certified Toyota technicians, experienced service advisors, and OEM parts with a dealership. On the other hand, an independent mechanic gives you lower prices and better availability.
Consider these options if you want to schedule service at a Toyota dealership.
- Call the service department to schedule
- Check their website for the option to schedule online
Many dealerships offer coupons online for various services, so be sure to check that out as well.
Remember that you don’t need to visit the Toyota dealership where you purchased the RAV4. Any Toyota dealership can help you follow the maintenance schedule.
Consider these tips if you prefer to schedule service at an independent mechanic.
- Read through online reviews to get a feel for the good mechanics in your area
- Look for mechanics with certifications and a long history of service to the community
- Ask friends, co-workers, and family members for recommendations
Call and schedule service once you find a mechanic you want to work with.
Caring for Your RAV4 Pays You Back
Following the recommended maintenance schedule on your 2023 RAV4 ensures that you can enjoy many years with your SUV. Consider these preventative tasks as an insurance policy.
After your investment to drive this Toyota, it only makes sense to keep it running as long as possible. While maintenance costs a minimal amount of money and takes up a fraction of your time, the return on investment is priceless.