--- title: "Toyota RAV4 Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "How the Toyota RAV4 fluids specification changed from 2013 to 2025, compared generation by generation. Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the Toyota RAV4 takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: Toyota WS ATF. Direct Shift 8-spd (UA80F family, sealed): total fill ~7.8 qt (7.4 L), no dipstick, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.1 qt (3.9 L); Prime transaxle ~4.6 qt (4.4 L).. Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). Gas: ~7.3 qt (6.9-7.0 L); Hybrid: ~6.4 qt (6.1 L) engine loop + 1.7 qt (1.6 L) inverter loop; Prime: larger combined system (~8.2 L engine loop on late cars). First change 100k mi, then every 50k.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota RAV4 Fluid Types and Capacities The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota RAV4 fluids specification changed by year? | Model years | Transmission | Coolant | Brake | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/fluids) | Toyota WS ATF. Direct Shift 8-spd (UA80F family, sealed): total fill ~7.8 qt (7.4 L), no dipstick, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.1 qt (3.9 L); Prime transaxle ~4.6 qt (4.4 L). | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). Gas: ~7.3 qt (6.9-7.0 L); Hybrid: ~6.4 qt (6.1 L) engine loop + 1.7 qt (1.6 L) inverter loop; Prime: larger combined system (~8.2 L engine loop on late cars). First change 100k mi, then every 50k. | DOT 3 brake fluid (DOT 4 acceptable per spec plate) | | [2013-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/fluids) | Toyota WS ATF. 6-spd U760E/U761E total fill ~6.9 qt (6.5 L); a pan drain-and-fill takes ~3.5-4 qt; level set by overflow check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.0 qt (3.8 L) WS. | Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink, pre-mixed). 2AR-FE: ~7.2 qt (6.8 L); Hybrid: 7.9 qt (7.5 L) engine loop + 1.6 qt (1.5 L) inverter loop. First change 100k mi, then every 50k. | DOT 3 brake fluid | ## Full specifications by generation The fluids on a Toyota RAV4 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/fluids) - [2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/fluids) ## Toyota RAV4 fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a Toyota RAV4 take? Toyota WS ATF. Direct Shift 8-spd (UA80F family, sealed): total fill ~7.8 qt (7.4 L), no dipstick, overflow-plug level check. Hybrid eCVT transaxle: ~4.1 qt (3.9 L); Prime transaxle ~4.6 qt (4.4 L).. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure. ### What coolant does a Toyota RAV4 use? Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (pink). Gas: ~7.3 qt (6.9-7.0 L); Hybrid: ~6.4 qt (6.1 L) engine loop + 1.7 qt (1.6 L) inverter loop; Prime: larger combined system (~8.2 L engine loop on late cars). First change 100k mi, then every 50k.. ### What brake fluid does a Toyota RAV4 take? DOT 3 brake fluid (DOT 4 acceptable per spec plate). ### What differential fluid does a Toyota RAV4 take? Gas AWD rear differential: Toyota gear oil, small fill, inspect at 30k services. Hybrid/Prime electric rear drive unit: Toyota WS ATF, ~1.8 qt (1.7 L) per Toyota technical data.. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, RAV4 XA50 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/rav4_50u.htm) - [Toyota of Glendale, RAV4 oil type & capacity guide 2013-2026](https://www.toyotaofglendale.com/service/service-parts-tips/rav4-oil-type-capacity/) - [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump (Part 573 report, includes 2019-2020 RAV4)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V682-3280.PDF) - [Toyota safety recall 20TA02, fuel pump campaign details (oemdtc)](https://toyota.oemdtc.com/822/safety-recall-20ta02-vehicle-may-stall-during-driving-at-higher-speed-2014-2020-toyota) - [Toyota Customer Support Program 24TE04, flow shut-off valve (coolant bypass) coverage](https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/new-customer-support-program-for-coolant-bypass-valve.1792452/) - [Toyota parts, 17801-F0050 engine air filter (oempartsonline)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-air-filter-17801f0050) - [RAV4World / ToyotaNation, XA50 12V battery sizes (H5 2019-2020, H6 2021+, hybrid LN1)](https://www.rav4world.com/threads/12-volt-battery-replacement.341237/) - [Goodyear fitment, 2021 RAV4 tire sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Toyota/RAV4/2021) - [TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/rav4/2021) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 RAV4 / RAV4 Prime EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Toyota_RAV4.shtml) - [XenonPro, 2019-2021 RAV4 bulb chart (LED headlights, H11 fogs)](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2019-to-2021-toyota-rav4-headlight-bulb-sizes) ## Find your exact RAV4 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013) More Toyota RAV4 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.