How to Service the cooling system on the Toyota RAV4 2013 to 2018

Do you need to Service the cooling system on the Toyota RAV4 2013 to 2018 but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Toyota RAV4 (2013 - 2018) manual covers petrol and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual haynes.com/en-us/toyota/rav4/...
What's covered:
Toyota RAV4, 2013-2018
Exclusions:
Does not cover information specific to RAV4 EV (Electric Vehicle ) models

[@seanpop2886]

It's already been pointed out, but there is no need to remove any wheels in this job! Also, if you have rhino ramps, those seem to work well because the air bubbles tend to go forward towards the radiator with the lift point being as far forward as it is. Because there are no engine block drain valves on this particular engine, it is best to use distilled water to do the flush because so much is left behind in both the heating system and the engine block itself. Also, should be a priority to state that using only Toyota OEM coolant is imperative unless you do an absolute complete and 100% flush if you wish to use a non-OEM coolant. That 100% flush needs to involve using the heater early on and at every stage of the drain and refill with distilled water. I used something made by Prestone that was supposedly compatible with Toyota pink coolant. The mixture of the two created gelatinous blobs in my coolant. I had to have the system flushed by a Toyota dealership at the cost of $200. I also found out that OEM Toyota coolant can be ordered online through their official parts website for less money than I paid O'Reilly Auto Parts for their non-OEM junk. I like to watch these videos before doing the work as a way to refresh my memory and processing of how I'm going to do the job, these prompt a lot of memories on how to do it right because there's so many mistakes in them 😁

[@35ABSTRACT]

Oh this sucks. I was going by this video so I didn’t do a flush then proceeded to add a non Toyota coolant. Thankfully I read this comment before turning on and off the vehicle and immediately ran out to flush the entire system before it gummed everything up. Would’ve been nice for this video to alert all the non professional diy-er viewers of these easily made pitfalls. Huge thank you to this commenter.

[@thiaguinhooitodois2211]

What’s the point removing the front wheels? Also; aren’t you supposed to flush with distilled water?

[@HaynesManuals]

Removing the front wheels was a standard video clip that got carried over into this vid. You don’t need to remove the front wheels for this procedure. Distilled water would be used upon refilling the engine in combination with non-prediluted coolant, but ordinary clean water can be used when flushing.

[@LMc360]

@@HaynesManuals With respect, it should be edited out and re-posted. It is a great video but I was mystified by this as well.

[@Engnear86]

Maybe add a step in there to check you have the right coolant/water ratio. Flushing is great, but I can’t help but wonder if it’s a little heavy on the water side and will freeze up when temps go below zero…

[@Villivakkam]

@@Engnear86 toyota sells prediluted otherwise it is 1:1 with distilled water.

[@XD-rd9ig]

Am I having a stroke or did he jack up the car twice AND chock the rear wheels twice AND remove the tire just for the hell of it??

[@dennyjohnson133]

Must have been really, really BORED or just smoked some good stuff...

[@simonnkrumah6663]

Thank you

[@hasanalzaabi]

Wot abt the old coolant wich is held in the engine, pipes and the heater core?

[@hasanalzaabi]

@@norman1291 oh thank you so much, i'll let u know when i need a job.

[@astonebrook91]

What type of hose and what size of hose to put on to the drain spout

[@skyisthelimit9951]

Thanks for the informative video could you please tell what is the size of hose you use to avoid any mess? Thanks

[@donaldriedel1800]

AREN'T YOU SUPPOSED TO ROLL THE WINDOWS UP AND DOWN THREE TIMES ALSO

[@randomtuna8254]

What’s the point of taking the wheel off??

[@stever.9925]

There is no point. This company is reusing video footage. I've noticed this on many of their videos. ie. at 4:16, as the under engine cover is replaced, the wheels are ON. This reuse of video causes me to QUESTION everything they instruct, as I am TRUSTING what they say to do. I have The Book, so I will compare the two procedures.

[@cas146]

So no advise on the type of coolant or how much of it?

[@onenikkione]

Toyota coolant, you will need 2 gallons (takes 5 quarts). Check the owners manual or toyota parts department.

[@RichS-od6gj]

Why do you remove the front passenger side wheel? Makes no sense.

[@marthalilianaariasrodrigue934]

How long do I need to change the coolant flush?

[@onenikkione]

Every 5 years or 100,000 miles but can do it sooner, would be better.

[@njsongwriter]

This is NOT how a certified Toyota technician says to do this job.

[@7CFlo]

Is there a way to find out the proper drain and fill steps?

[@norman1291]

"Use a trim tool to remove the plastic fasteners..." He's using a screwdriver. I used a trim tool. The plastic fasteners snapped. There's a special tool and or technique that's needed. Sorry, lousy video.

[@human1513]

Not a good video. Not a compete drainage. Use distilled water. Jack the front of the RAV4 up via the lifting point under the very front behind the licence plate holder.

[@frederickneal4781]

This was a joke and a laugh video for entertainment! LOL LOL LOL!

[@mridware9694]

Thermostat should be removed

[@HaynesManuals]

Not necessarily. Although it provides more flow to flush out the system in severe cases, it may not be necessary to remove it for a routine flush/fill of the cooling system. The thermostat will open as the engine heats up and should allow small particles to pass through.

[@mridware9694]

@@HaynesManuals how you will drain the coolant from the block, then drain block bolt should be open to drain the coolant from the block

[@njsongwriter]

If it ain't broke don't fix it. I've seen new thermostats that were defective. I'd rather keep using an old one that's still working.

[@Fred-F4]

what size ID hose?

[@deliotvvlog7131]

@@Fred-F4 Hose size i believe 5/16 inc or 8mm to be exact

[@littlet7556]

This video was terrible