Toyota RAV4 Quiz
U140f automatic transaxle

Automatic transaxle fluid

In this manual: U140f automatic transaxle
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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On-vehicle inspection
  1. Check transaxle fluid level
Hint:

Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature: 70 to 80°c (158 to 176°f)
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
  2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to each position from p to l position, and return it to the p position.
  3. Take out the atf dipstick and wipe it clean.
  4. Fully push the dipstick back into the pipe.
  5. Take it out and check that the fluid level is at the hot position.
    Toyota RAV4. Automatic transaxle fluid
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace o-rings, fipgs, oil seals, plugs and/or other parts.

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