Maintenance / 2001 RAV4 4WD · Automatic 4-speed · 4 cyl · 2.0 L

Automatic transmission fluid

Match the fluid to the exact transmission, not just the vehicle model. A drain-and-refill amount differs from the total dry capacity.

IntervalInspect every 30,000 miles or 24 months. Replace every 60,000 miles or 48 months when primarily towing or using a camper/car-top carrier. RAV4 is explicitly excluded from the 30,000-mile special-use ATF replacement item. No general normal-use replacement interval is inferred.Verified

01 / Requirements

Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Automatic transmission fluid
Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) Verified
Automatic transmission drain and refill
4.1 US qt VerifiedOEM drain/refill upper limit: up to the stated amount. This is not a dry or overhaul fill.
Level and compatibility
Use the specified fluid and the transmission-specific level-check procedure. Conventional ATF, belt-CVT fluid and manual gear oil are not interchangeable.