Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 4/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Fiscal) cc | 1987 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 10,5 |
| Suitable for unleaded petrol | Yes |
| Minimum octane rating RON | 95 |
| Ignition system Make | Toyota |
| Ignition system Type | SFI |
| Ignition system Description | Map-DI |
| Trigger location | Cam/Crankshaft |
| Fuel system Make | Toyota |
| Fuel system Type | SFI |
| Fuel system Description | MFI-s |
| Air metering Type | Mass/MAP |
| 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 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) is 1-3-4-2.
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
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Valve clearances
Valve clearances on the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) 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 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) takes 4.2 litres of engine oil with the filter.
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Manual gearbox
The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.4 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W, with classification GL-4.
Transfer box
See the reference table for the complete transfer box entries and their conditions.
Coolant
See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Preferred engine oil | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 0W-20 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SL |
| Engine oil options | |
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SL |
| Ambient temperature range | -18°C➞ |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 10W-30 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SL |
| Ambient temperature range | -12°C➞ |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 15W-40 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SL |
| Ambient temperature range | -7°C➞ |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 20W-50 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SL |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 4.2 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Manual transmission oil grade SAE | 75W |
| Manual transmission oil classification | GL-4 |
| Manual transmission litres | 2.4 |
| Automatic transmission fluid Type | Toyota CVT FE/TC |
| Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres | — |
| View more information | — |
| Ensure quantity of transmission fluid exceeds that held within the level tube. | |
| Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres | — |
| View more information | — |
| Differential oil grade - rear SAE | 75W-85 |
| Differential oil classification - rear | GL-5 |
| Differential rear litres | 0.5-0.6 |
| Transfer box oil grade SAE | 75W-85 |
| Transfer box oil classification | GL-5 |
| Transfer box litres | 0.4-0.5 |
| Coolant Type | Super long life |
| Coolant Colour | Pink |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 5,8 CVT=6,0 |
| Brake fluid Type | DOT 3/4 |
| Clutch fluid Type | DOT 3/4 |
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 10,5 mm rear.
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | 25 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear | 10,5 mm |
| Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear | 174 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 |
| Minimum shoe thickness Rear | 1 mm |
| Parking brake travel No. of notches | 6-8 |
Service & electrical
Tuning and emissions
| Tuning conditions | — |
|---|---|
| View more information | — |
| Ignition timing | |
| Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm | 10±2/630 Not adjustable |
| Ignition timing - alternative °Engine/rpm | CVT=10±2/650 Not adjustable |
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | ECM Controlled |
| Idle speed rpm | 630±50 Not adjustable |
| Idle speed - alternative rpm | CVT=760±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 |
| O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2 | 0,1-0,5 |
| Increased idle speed for CO test rpm | 2500-3000 |
| CO content at increased idle speed Vol. % | 0,2 |
| Lambda at increased idle λ | 0,97-1,03 |
Service checks and adjustments
| Compression pressure bar | 11,0-14,0 |
|---|---|
| Oil pressure bar/rpm | 0,3 Min/630 |
| Radiator cap bar | 0,93-1,23 |
| Thermostat opens °C | 80-84 |
Fuel system
| System pressure bar | 3,0-3,4 |
|---|---|
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C | 2320-2590/20 |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm | 1630-2740 |
| Injector Ohm | 11,6-12,4/20°C |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm | 11,0-16,0 |
Spark plugs
| Spark plugs Original equipment | Denso |
|---|---|
| Spark plug Type | SC16HR11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,0-1,1 |
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) are tightened in 4 stages: 24 Nm, then 49 Nm, then 90°, then a final 45°.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Tighten | 24 Nm |
| Tighten | 49 Nm |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Tighten | 45° |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| View more information | — |
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Main bearings | |
| Main bearings Stage 1 | 40 Nm |
| Main bearings Stage 2 | 90° |
| Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Big end bearings | |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 20 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 90° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 21 Nm |
| Sump bolts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Wait 2 hours before starting engine or filling engine with oil to allow sealant to dry. | |
| Sump drain bolt | 37 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | — |
| After installing drive plate wait 1 hour before starting engine. | |
| Clutch pressure plate | 19 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | 190 Nm |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 54 Nm |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | 27 Nm |
| View more information | — |
| Assemble components within 3 minutes and tighten bolts within 10 minutes. Do not start engine for 2 hours. | |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 28 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | — |
| View more information | — |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 43 Nm |
| Water pump | — |
| Water pump | |
| Spark plugs | 20 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 21 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 10 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 10 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 20 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 44 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 21 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 15 Nm |
| Oil filter | 25 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | — |
| Front hub | |
| Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | 96 Nm |
| Rear hub | 216 Nm |
| Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts | 90 Nm |
| Steering wheel | 50 Nm |
| Steering rack/box mounting | 110 Nm |
| Steering rack/box fixing | |
| Steering track rod end | 49 Nm |
| Steering track rod end | |
| Brake caliper to carrier Front | 35 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front | 107 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier Rear | 27 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear | 88 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 | 500±30 |
| Air conditioning oil group | PAG |
| Air conditioning oil Type | Dens Oil 8 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ | 70 |
| Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic?
The firing order for the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) is 1-3-4-2.
How much oil does the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic take?
The Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) takes 4.2 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 2.0 Valvematic?
Valve clearances on the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic?
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) are tightened in 4 stages: 24 Nm, then 49 Nm, then 90°, then a final 45°.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic?
Brake discs on the Toyota RAV4 2.0 Valvematic (2015–2019) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 25 mm (ventilated) front and 10,5 mm rear.