Toyota RAV4 Service Intervals

How Often Should I Service My Toyota RAV4?

Your Toyota RAV4 service intervals are precisely determined by Toyota themselves, giving you a foolproof way to safeguard your RAV4 against the ravages of time. How important is service? Ask anyone who's lost a car many years early because their engine failed. Service is as important as repairs, and in fact, service can prevent costly repairs in the future (in best-case scenarios). This brief Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule is designed to give you an overview of services at specific mileages. Always consult your service manual for detailed info.

15,000-Mile Service

Your RAV4 needs the basics early on in life: coolant changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements. Every trim is different. Some might benefit from a brake pad replacement at 15,000 miles, while other trims won't need this service for as long. Tire rotations and visual inspections are vital at this early stage. Your mechanic can spot early problems.

30,000-Mile Service

Spark plugs, the air filter, and the fuel filter are three common elements of your RAV4. Spark plugs help start your car, while air and fuel filters keep pesky debris out of vital components. At 30,000 miles, an auto mechanic will want to inspect each of these elements and potentially replace them. Other times, your spark plugs will go another 30,000 miles or more. This interval is also a good time for some engine coolant and brake fluid.

60,000-Mile Service

Your transmission has been working hard on your RAV4. Now it's time to thank it for the work. Automatic transmission fluid can revitalize your transmission's performance and get back the kick in your RAV4's performance. Tire replacement and drive belt replacement are two common replacements here as well.

90,000-Mile Service

Your RAV4 isn't an old-timer yet, but it has certainly put in a lot of work for you. Service at this stage is critical. Common replacements at 90,000 miles include engine coolant, hoses, tires, brake pads, spark plugs, and timing belt. Each one of these components does a lot of work over this many miles. They may be ready to retire and pave the way for new parts. Your mechanic will also inspect your struts at this time. It's common for them to need replacement just before 100,000 miles.

For more information about Toyota RAV4 service intervals, see your service manual or contact one of our helpful certified auto mechanics at North Park Toyota. Either resource can help!