Toyota2019–2025Technical specifications

RAV4 2.5: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2.5-litre petrol (engine code A25A-FKS). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (A25A-FKS) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: RAV4
Years: 2019–2025
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: A25A-FKS

Performance & efficiency

Power: 146 kW (199 hp)
Engine size: 2,487 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 13.0:1
Fuel system: Toyota

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.5 litres

All 121 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	2487
Compression ratio :1	13,0
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Make	Toyota
Ignition system Type	DIS
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Toyota
Fuel system Type	SFI D-4S
Fuel system Description	MFI-s(i+d)
Air metering Type	Mass
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12,0

Firing order

The firing order for the Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) takes 4.5 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Transfer box

See the reference table for the complete transfer box entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 6.9-7.0 litres.

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-16 Synthetic
Engine oil classification ILSAC	GF-5
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SN
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	0W-20, 5W-20 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.5
Other lubricants and capacities
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Toyota ATF WS
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	—
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If 'D' shift indicator flashes (transmission fluid temperature is above 45°C): Switch ignition OFF. Allow transmission fluid to cool, then repeat steps 2-7.
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	7.4
Automatic transmission fluid
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	75W-85 LX
Differential oil classification - rear	GL-5
Differential rear litres	0.5-0.6
Transfer box oil grade SAE	75W-85 LX
Transfer box oil classification	GL-5
Transfer box litres	0.4-0.5
Coolant Type	Toyota super long life
Coolant Colour	Pink
Cooling system - total capacity litres	6.9-7.0
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 10,5 mm or 16,5 mm (ventilated) rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	25 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	10,5 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Rear	16,5 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,05 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,15 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1 mm

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing
Tuning conditions	—
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Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	10±2/650±50 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	650±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,2 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12

Service checks and adjustments

Oil pressure
Compression pressure bar	13,0-15,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm	—
Radiator cap bar	0,74-1,03
Thermostat opens °C	80-84

Fuel system

Injector resistance
Fuel feed/lift pump delivery pressure bar	2,0-8,3
Fuel main pump delivery pressure bar	24-195
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	310-326/80
Injector Ohm	11,6-12,4
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm	—
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater
Throttle motor Ohm	0,3-100

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	FC16HR-Q8
Electrode gap mm	0,7-0,8

Tightening torques

Cylinder head
Cylinder head instructions	—
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Cylinder head bolts
Tighten	90 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°
Other engine tightening torques
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	—
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Main bearings
Main bearings Stage 1	61 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	90°
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	—
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Big end bearings
Big end bearings Stage 1	38 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Oil pump to cylinder block	24 Nm
Sump bolts	—
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Wait 2 hours before starting engine or filling engine with oil to allow sealant to dry.
Sump drain bolt	40 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	-/150 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	260 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	—
Camshaft sprocket/gear
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
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Wait 2 hours before starting engine or filling engine with oil to allow sealant to dry.
Camshaft/rocker cover	8 Nm
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Wait 2 hours before starting engine.
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	24 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	26 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	43 Nm
Water pump	43 Nm
Spark plugs	20 Nm
Fuel rail	29 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	10 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor	8 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	15 Nm
Assemble components within 3 minutes. Do not start engine for 1 hour.
Oil filter	18 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	294 Nm
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Front hub
Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	120 Nm
Rear hub	216 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts	90 Nm
Steering wheel	62 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting	88 Nm
Steering track rod end	49 Nm
Steering track rod end
Brake caliper to carrier Front	34 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	—
Brake carrier/caliper to hub
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	34 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	107 Nm
ABS sensor Front	9 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	9 Nm
Road wheels	103 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	No
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	Yes
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	550±30
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	70+15
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Toyota RAV4 2.5?

The firing order for the Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Toyota RAV4 2.5 take?

The Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) takes 4.5 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota RAV4 2.5?

Valve clearances on the Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota RAV4 2.5?

Brake discs on the Toyota RAV4 2.5 (2019–2025) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 10,5 mm or 16,5 mm (ventilated) rear.