Exact configuration / US market
2001 / MY2001 / FWD
Toyota RAV4 2WD · Automatic 4-speed · 4 cyl · 2.0 L
MY2001 US configuration with 2.0 L, automatic 4-speed, and source-linked EPA data.
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02 / Maintenance at a glance
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Identity
6/10- Model year
- 2001
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, year - Market
- United States
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, dataset US-market scope - Body style
- SUV
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, VClass - Doors
- Not recorded
- Seating capacity
- 5
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Chassis / platform code
- Not recorded
- Factory grade
- Not recorded
- Manufacturer code
- Not recorded
- EPA vehicle class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, VClass - FuelEconomy.gov record
- 17188
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, id
Powertrain
15/22- Powertrain layout
- Not recorded
- Powertrain type
- Internal combustion
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, atvType, fuelType1, and fuelType - Engine
- Not recorded
- Engine description
- Not recorded
- Engine code
- 1AZ-FE
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Original Toyota OM42483U, PDF page 252 / printed page 246, Engine and Dimensions and weight tables - Engine position
- Front
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Original Toyota US 2001 RAV4 brochure extract, PDF page 3, 2WD Drivetrain column explicitly says front engine - Cylinders
- 4
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, cylinders - Displacement
- 122 cu in
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, displ - Bore
- 3.4 in
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Original Toyota OM42483U, PDF page 252 / printed page 246, Engine and Dimensions and weight tables, bore and stroke 86.0 x 86.0 mm - Stroke
- 3.4 in
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Original Toyota OM42483U, PDF page 252 / printed page 246, Engine and Dimensions and weight tables, bore and stroke 86.0 x 86.0 mm - Compression ratio
- Not recorded
- Valves
- 16
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Original Toyota US 2001 RAV4 brochure extract, PDF page 3, shared gasoline Engine row - Induction
- Naturally aspirated
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, tCharger, sCharger, and eng_dscr - Fuel delivery
- Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
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Original Toyota US 2001 RAV4 brochure extract, PDF page 3, shared gasoline Engine row; sequential operation not inferred - Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, fuelType1 and fuelType - Alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- Stop-start system
- Not recorded
- Engine power
- 148 hp
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Power speed
- 6,000 rpm
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Engine torque
- 142 lb-ft
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Torque speed
- 4,000 rpm
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Redline
- Not recorded
Transmission
5/8- Transmission
- Automatic 4-speed
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, trany - Transmission code
- Not recorded
- Transmission type
- Automatic
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, trany; normalized transmission type - EPA transmission descriptor
- CLKUP
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, trans_dscr - Forward ratios / speeds
- 4
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, trany; parsed forward-speed count - Driven wheels
- FWD
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, drive - Differential
- Not recorded
- Transfer case
- Not recorded
Gearing
0/19- 1st gear
- Not recorded
- 2nd gear
- Not recorded
- 3rd gear
- Not recorded
- 4th gear
- Not recorded
- 5th gear
- Not recorded
- 6th gear
- Not recorded
- 7th gear
- Not recorded
- 8th gear
- Not recorded
- 9th gear
- Not recorded
- 10th gear
- Not recorded
- CVT lowest ratio
- Not recorded
- CVT highest ratio
- Not recorded
- Reverse
- Not recorded
- Final drive
- Not recorded
- Front final drive
- Not recorded
- Rear final drive
- Not recorded
- Secondary reduction
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case high range
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case low range
- Not recorded
Chassis and steering
5/7- Frame / construction
- Unitized body
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Front suspension
- Independent MacPherson strut
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Rear suspension
- Double-wishbone with coil springs
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Steering
- Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Steering ratio
- Not recorded
- Turns lock-to-lock
- Not recorded
- Turning circle
- 424.8 in
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch
Brakes
2/6- Brake system
- Not recorded
- Front brakesBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- Ventilated disc
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Rear brakesBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- Drum
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Front rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Rear rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Anti-lock braking
- Not recorded
Wheels and tires
4/8- Wheels
- Not recorded
- Front wheelMainland US gasoline RAV4, base equipment with P215/70R16 tires and styled steel wheels; without L Package or optional rear limited-slip differential.
- 16-inch styled steel wheel
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Original Toyota US 2001 RAV4 brochure extract, PDF page 2, Standard features and standard wheel caption; width not stated - Rear wheelMainland US gasoline RAV4, base equipment with P215/70R16 tires and styled steel wheels; without L Package or optional rear limited-slip differential.
- 16-inch styled steel wheel
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Original Toyota US 2001 RAV4 brochure extract, PDF page 2, Standard features and standard wheel caption; width not stated - Front tireBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- P215/70R16
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Rear tireBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- P215/70R16
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Wheel fastener torque
- Not recorded
- Front cold tire pressure
- Not recorded
- Rear cold tire pressure
- Not recorded
Replacement fitment
2/22- Wheel bolt pattern
- Not recorded
- Center bore
- Not recorded
- Front wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Wheel fastener thread
- Not recorded
- Spare tire
- Not recorded
- Driver-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Passenger-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Rear wiper
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery specification
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery group / size
- Not recorded
- Low-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- High-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- Fog-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Front turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Rear turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Brake-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Reverse-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Engine air-filter fitment
- Not recorded
- Cabin air-filter fitment
- Not recorded
- Engine oil-filter fitment
- K&N SO-1003
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2001 Toyota RAV4 2.0L L4 Gas, All Models product card linked to SO-1003; exact visible capture September12 - Engine oil drain washer
- Toyota 90430-12031
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Toyota US parts lookup: all four 2001 RAV4 STANDARD SUV gasoline driveline branches individually returned Exact Fit
Dimensions and capacity
7/13- Overall lengthBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- 165.4 in
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Overall widthBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- 68.3 in
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Overall heightBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- 65.7 in
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Wheelbase
- 98 in
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Front trackMainland US gasoline RAV4, base equipment with P215/70R16 tires and styled steel wheels; without L Package or optional rear limited-slip differential.
- 59.4 in
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Original Toyota OM42483U, PDF page 252 / printed page 246, Engine and Dimensions and weight tables, standard 215/70R16 tire column; footnote 5, two-wheel drive - Rear trackMainland US gasoline RAV4, base equipment with P215/70R16 tires and styled steel wheels; without L Package or optional rear limited-slip differential.
- 59.1 in
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Original Toyota OM42483U, PDF page 252 / printed page 246, Engine and Dimensions and weight tables, standard 215/70R16 tire column; footnote 5, two-wheel drive - Ground clearance
- Not recorded
- Curb weightBase gasoline RAV4 with P215/70R16 tires, steel spare wheel and half spare-tire cover, without roof rails, L Package, optional ABS or limited-slip differential.
- 2,910 lb
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PDF page 3, specifications, mainland US 2WD/4WD columns and standard tire/equipment branch - Weight distribution
- Not recorded
- Passenger volume
- Not recorded
- Cargo volume
- Not recorded
- Payload
- Not recorded
- Drag coefficient
- Not recorded
Load and utility
0/13- GVWR
- Not recorded
- Front GAWR
- Not recorded
- Rear GAWR
- Not recorded
- GCWR
- Not recorded
- Maximum trailer weight
- Not recorded
- Maximum tongue load
- Not recorded
- Maximum roof load
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed depth
- Not recorded
- Cargo-floor length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area height
- Not recorded
Fluids and capacities
5/16- Fuel tank
- 59.2 US qt
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PDF p253 / printed 247, Fuel tank capacity - Engine oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Engine oil with filter
- 4.4 US qt
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Engine oil without filter
- 4.2 US qt
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Conditional engine oil refill
- Not recorded
- Coolant capacityTotal system capacity, not the amount necessarily removed in a routine drain.
- 6.6 US qt
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Automatic transmission fluid capacityOEM drain/refill upper limit: up to the stated amount. This is not a dry or overhaul fill.
- 3.5 US qt
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PDF p254 / printed 248, service specifications - CVT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Differential oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Front differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Rear differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant charge
- Not recorded
- Washer-fluid capacity
- Not recorded
Service specifications
8/17- Minimum fuel octane
- Not recorded
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 5W-30 preferred; SAE 10W-30 only at 0°F (-18°C) or above
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Engine oil specification
- API SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Engine oil drain-plug torque
- Not recorded
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500)
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PDF p254 / printed 248, service specifications - CVT fluid
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- Coolant specification
- Toyota Long Life Coolant or equivalent ethylene-glycol coolant suitable for aluminum corrosion protection; not alcohol antifreeze or plain water alone.
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Differential fluid
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid
- Not recorded
- Brake fluid
- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
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PDF p255 / printed 249, service specifications - Power-steering fluid
- Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
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PDF p255 / printed 249, service specifications - A/C refrigerant type
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug type
- DENSO SK20R11 or NGK IFR6A11
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Spark-plug gap
- 0.043 in
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PDF p253 / printed 247, service specifications - Spark-plug torque
- Not recorded
Efficiency
3/6- EPA city
- 21 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, city08 - EPA highway
- 26 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, highway08 - EPA combined
- 23 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, comb08 - EPA city, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA highway, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA combined, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
Range
0/4- Total range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel city range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel highway range
- Not recorded
Emissions
1/4- Tailpipe CO₂
- 386 g/mi
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 17188, co2TailpipeGpm - Emissions classification
- Not recorded
- EPA fuel-economy score
- Not recorded
- EPA greenhouse-gas score
- Not recorded
Safety
0/3- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Not recorded
- Stability control
- Not recorded
- Driver-assistance suite
- Not recorded
Body
0/2- Roof
- Not recorded
- Aerodynamic equipment
- Not recorded
US safety ratings and recalls
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Sources used
Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.
2001 Toyota RAV4 Owner Manual OM42483U
Original Toyota manual, August 2000 revision. Scheduled maintenance is in a separate guide.
- Applies to
- US 2001 gasoline RAV4; manual/automatic and 2WD/4WD branches retained; RAV4 EV excluded
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-11
2001 Toyota RAV4 US brochure
Original US manufacturer brochure preserved by Auto-Brochures. Use the final owner manual for fuel capacity.
- Applies to
- US 2001 gasoline RAV4, base equipment; 2WD/4WD and manual/automatic weights remain separate; RAV4 EV excluded
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-11
2001 Toyota RAV4 US brochure exterior-color panel
Original brochure PT1-012(8/00)00617-01RAV, publicly available scan 019. Color names and package exclusions; not color codes.
- Applies to
- Mainland US MY2001 gasoline RAV4; base equipment without L Package
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records
Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.
- Applies to
- 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, 2026
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-31
K&N 2001 Toyota RAV4 oil-filter applications
Exact application reviewed in the public manufacturer lookup.
- Applies to
- US 2001 gasoline RAV4 2.0L, four exact drivetrain/transmission branches; EV excluded
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-12
2001 Toyota SUV and Truck Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Original Toyota publication 00400-02001-SMG2, November 2000, archived by ManualsPlus. Exact model exclusions and special operating conditions are preserved.
- Applies to
- US 2001 Toyota SUV/truck schedule with explicit RAV4 applicability
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-12
Toyota 2001 RAV4 oil-drain gasket fitment
Exact application reviewed in the public manufacturer lookup.
- Applies to
- US 2001 gasoline RAV4 2.0L, four exact drivetrain/transmission branches; EV excluded
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-12