Maintenance / 2024 RAV4 AWD · Automatic (S8) · 4 cyl · 2.5 L · EPA 25/33 mpg city/highway

Rear differential oil

Owner-table capacity reference; not a verified drain/refill procedure. Confirm the actual AWD system and use its specified oil.

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IntervalInspect every 15,000 mi or 18 months. Under primarily towing, car-top-carrier or heavy-load use, replace at that interval. These normal-use entries prescribe inspection, not a universal replacement interval. Inspect sealed units for leakage and have suspected leakage checked by Toyota.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.

Rear differential capacity (owner reference): 0.6 US qt VerifiedOwner-table capacity reference; not a verified drain/refill procedure. Confirm the actual AWD system and use its specified oil.
Rear differential oil specification: Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LX VerifiedOwner-table capacity reference; not a verified drain/refill procedure. Confirm the actual AWD system and use its specified oil.

Equipment and service procedure: Torque-control and torque-vectoring AWD have different oil requirements. Do not substitute ordinary ATF. Exact drain/fill level procedure, plugs, seals and tightening values still require the matching repair instructions.