Maintenance / 2001 RAV4 2WD · Automatic 4-speed · 4 cyl · 2.0 L

Spark plugs

Use the engine-specific plug type. Check the service schedule and inspect ignition faults before replacing parts.

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IntervalReplace at 120,000 miles or 96 months with the same plug type originally equipped. This RAV4 interval is separate from the shorter intervals for other Toyota models in the guide.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.

Spark plugs

Spark plug specification: DENSO SK20R11 or NGK IFR6A11 Verified
Spark plug gap: 0.043 in Verified

DENSO 3297 SK20R11 Iridium Long Life Spark Plugs

Specified spark plugs · Each pack contains 4 plugs. This 4-cylinder engine needs 4 plugs: 1 pack covers one complete set. Use the exact plug designation and Toyota’s replacement procedure; protect the fine electrodes and do not substitute a similar-looking part number.

Part number: SK20R11 · 4 spark plugs

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Cylinders: 4 Verified

Installation: Work on a cooled engine using the specified tightening procedure. Do not adjust a fine-wire plug gap unless its manufacturer explicitly permits it.

Source

2001 Toyota RAV4 Owner Manual OM42483U

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Original Toyota manual, August 2000 revision. Scheduled maintenance is in a separate guide.

US 2001 gasoline RAV4; manual/automatic and 2WD/4WD branches retained; RAV4 EV excludedSpark plug specification: PDF p253 / printed 247, service specificationsSpark plug gap: PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications

FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records

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Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.

United States, complete imported model years 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026Cylinders: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, cylinders

2001 Toyota SUV and Truck Scheduled Maintenance Guide

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Original Toyota publication 00400-02001-SMG2, November 2000, archived by ManualsPlus. Exact model exclusions and special operating conditions are preserved.

US 2001 Toyota SUV/truck schedule with explicit RAV4 applicability2001 Toyota Scheduled Maintenance Guide, printed 23, 55 (PDF page = printed page + 1)