Toyota RAV4 Oil Type and Capacity by Year
We've checked 4 RAV4 model-year and engine combinations from 2021 to 2024 against Toyota's own documents. All of them call for SAE 0W-16 oil. Oil capacity also varies by engine, so find your year and engine in the table below.
RAV4 oil by year and engine
| Year | Engine | Viscosity | Oil specification | Capacity with filter | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.5L Gas A25A-FKS |
0W-16 | ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil | 4.5 quarts | 2024 2.5L Gas specs Owner's manual |
| 2023 | 2.5L Gas A25A-FKS |
0W-16 | ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil | 4.8 quarts | 2023 2.5L Gas specs Owner's manual |
| 2022 | 2.5L Gas A25A-FKS |
0W-16 | ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil | 4.8 quarts | 2022 2.5L Gas specs Owner's manual |
| 2021 | 2.5L (Gas Model) A25A-FKS |
0W-16 | API SN/RC multigrade engine oil | 4.8 quarts | 2021 2.5L (Gas Model) specs Owner's manual |
Every row links to a page that cites the manufacturer document and page numbers it comes from. Values are shown as the manufacturer prints them.
What changed between years
- 2.5L Gas (A25A-FKS): the manual's listed capacity with filter changed from 4.8 quarts in 2023 to 4.5 quarts in 2024.
Compared between the years listed above for the same engine code, using each year's cited manual.
Toyota RAV4 oil FAQs
What oil does a Toyota RAV4 take?
All 4 combinations above call for SAE 0W-16. The 2024 2.5L Gas calls for SAE 0W-16 (ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil).
How much oil does a Toyota RAV4 hold?
The 2024 2.5L Gas holds 4.5 quarts with the filter. Other years and engines differ; see the capacity column above.
How do I know which engine my RAV4 has?
Check the engine listed in your owner's manual or on the under-hood emissions label, or decode your VIN. See how to find your engine code.