Toyota RAV4 rear differential oil change

[@dads3boys]

Good filming and narrative. For DYI'ers we don't generally have access to a commercial pump. But, you can get an inexpensive pump that attaches directly to the oil bottle and it does the same thing. Thanks again for sharing this video. You do a great job!

[@MrDarilon23]

I just did this job on our 2008 a couple of weeks ago. I wish I'd seen this video first as it was much clearer on where everything was. Nice job.

[@stephenrose783]

Great work my friend I have a ten year old RAV 4, thanks to you I'm learning a lot. Your a good teacher. Well done.

[@MrShanilicious]

Your videos are simplistic and extremely easy to follow and understand. Love what you do. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@gg5115]

I like to run a bit of new oil in before I put the plug back in. A bit of a rinse as it were, and much less of the old oil mixing with the new. It's cheap enough.

[@xephael3485]

So many people skip this important service!

[@spartakusland8212]

It's true, I can tell most people don't.

[@greenmarine5]

Wow My friend, it's great you want to make it tight but make sure someone else can get it off in the future, both plugs are 29 ft.lbs. Excellent video and thank you for posting it.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Petr, Congratulations on FIFTY THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS! That lubricant looks newer than what was drained from the front. A total of one quart of lube was used on the front and back to set this RAV4 on its way for another 100K miles.😉😉

[@spartakusland8212]

The differential oil should be changed every 40,000 km according to the user manual

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@spartakusland8212 The comment on this owner's frequency of lubricant changes was ironic.

[@imrananwar8845]

Every 30,000 Miles differential oil should be changed considering normal driving conditions. With severe driving conditions then it should be changed after every 15,000 miles.

[@RobHTech]

I like your vids. --I usually will test drive both before and after working on a car ... which I learned the hard way. --Test drive first warms up the oil, then let it cool a little, and then drain so it flows right out, but make sure it's not too hot to remove the fluid. Then run like 1/4 or 1/2 L/qt through the diff. Clean off everything. Then refill with new oil.

[@Liam8488]

Let the exhaust cool off too in this case

[@Kiarabelle1]

Great video.Just changed the transfer case and rear differential oil on my wife's Rav4.One thing to point out,is replace those plug washers.Toyota P/N:12157-10010.

[@ig88xyz]

amazing video, great camera shots, excellent customer care

[@SolsGarage]

You have saved me so much money over the past few years lol

[@tmwei396]

I have the same generation RAV4 (2008 3.5L V6, AWD) so this is really helpful. I hope you'll do a video on brake rotors and pads.

[@creepinonthebabes]

wish they would make the 6 cylinder version again. they could use the enigine that they put in the camry 301hp. i have the 2016 4 cylinder :( its only like 176HP)

[@miriamvivo4279]

All good and helpful. Excellent camara work. Worst cars to work on fiat and jags in my humble opinion

[@ElectoneGuy]

I change both transfer and rear diff fluid on my 2011 RAV4 every two years. Synthetic 75W90.

[@spartakusland8212]

The differential oil should be changed every 40,000 km according to the user manual.

[@ElectoneGuy]

@@spartakusland8212 Oil is cheap. A differential isn't.

[@BTL3.0]

Perfect timing. I was planning to do the exact thing this weekend. Thanks for the video.

[@miker5502]

Great job, thanks for showing how it is done! Cheers from Nova Scotia. Mike.

[@rusty728]

It takes 500 ml and 29 in/lbs torque to tighten the plugs according to the manual.

[@j.rob.5943]

29 in/lb cannot possibly be correct. That’s less than 3 ft/lb

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this, I enjoy your work on the car, great information.

[@alicakyselova9814]

One of the best videos, very usefull.

[@loden888]

Wondering if pumping some new gear oil while the drain plug was open would push the last of the old oil out on the other side.

[@heywhatsyourname6679]

Thank you for time sir, very much appreciated

[@zeta6798]

Tú tienes un vídeo de cómo cambiar el transfer case oil rav4 2015

[@charlessapp9286]

Cn you do some videos on toyota hybrid spark plug changes ect. please

[@TrickiVicBB71]

Holy crap, I am a lube tech. But I got to ask my boss if we can order swivel ratchets. That would make checking them easier instead of numerous extensions or trying to move the exhaust out of the way.

[@Markicjusz]

Hi. Today I did the same job for my X-Trail form 2004. Magnet was full of metal particles. Unfortunately I had to do the job only with jack stands...

[@rusty728]

Thanks for the video.

[@spartakusland8212]

Excellent job boy!!!!

[@LD9user]

Doing this soon. Thank you for the video.

[@w.manders2817]

@toyota Maintenance: You forgot to mention the maintenance interval [km]

[@firmbeliever3847]

youre the best!

[@josetejada7799]

Hi! I have a question. How many oxygen sensor does 2012 Rav4 (4cyl) have and where it is located? Thank you very much.

[@azizlenox]

Thank you for this video. Do you use GL4 or GL5 oil for differential?

[@manchillaification]

Gl5

[@spartakusland8212]

The differential oil should be changed every 40,000 km according to the user manual. If temperature is above -18C should use SAE 90; If temperature is below -18C should use SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90 Hypoid gear oil GL-5

[@tihomirpetrov325]

Also is better use 75W90 GL5.

[@toyotabrony]

@ToyotaMaintenance So what year is this Rav4? Is it a 3rd Gen? And does this model still have a mechanical full time AWD and not electronic? Probably on either 4th Gen or 5th Gen that now has electronic AWD. What drivetrain does it need to make an AWD? Rear transfer case Dual rear wheel shafts Front transfer case shaft What am I missing for the components that’s an AWD?

[@iqrashah5368]

I am sorry 😞 asking that why you change the oil 🛢. is there any noise or else. the oil is looking good reason for changing

[@michaelshea669]

Sir, love you channel! Have an 06 RAV4, 4 cylinder, 125, 000, using oil as many do. Question, is there a way to slow consumption without tearing down? Thank you!

[@koreymayo8884]

Car maintenance is definitely better yourself if possible. Many places these days will either charge you for work and won't even do anything and will lie to you or they will use complete idiots to work on your car that won't do the job properly and sometimes will leave missing parts or sometimes will break something and you won't find out until later.

[@sgeorge1988]

This man is a genius

[@jerrym1183]

This is good video, thank you and I hit the Subscribe

[@Mattys91gt]

Mines so rusted but I got the drain to open but not the fill plug yet going try a chisel

[@LAactor]

2:44 here is where you see the recall sticker on the adjustable link for alignment. Toyota decided because a handful of them in the US rusted and broke. Literally like only 5 cases, they issued a dealer recall and the fix was coat the threads in epoxy to make them non adjustable so if you have a rear alignment problem, you need to buy aftermarket links. Utterly stupid recall and unnecessary for non rust states.

[@davidker7256]

Where did you get your torch from i want one. Thanks

[@agfa663]

How frequently this service has to be performed on the RAV-4 ?

[@spartakusland8212]

The differential oil should be changed every 40,000 km according to the user manual. If temperature is above -18C should use SAE 90; If temperature is below -18C should use SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90

[@Calvin7007]

Thanks Again 👍😷

[@dartox3038]

Shouldn't you use new washers when completing the service?

[@spartakusland8212]

Yes!!!

[@Greenfshrmn]

Another great video. I just bought the diff oil for my wife's Rav 4, but it came from Toyota in a sealed can. Any good suggestions on how to fill the diff from a can??

[@davidnull5590]

Check Dollar General for a plastic hand pump with a short clear hose. I can't remember exactly where I bought mine from, it was about $5 or so.

[@tg6892]

That was a new drain plug he added right? Didn't use the one he took off I'm assuming.

[@summerdownunder7401]

It was the same plug or he wouldn't have bothered cleaning the steel shavings off

[@vkapital9151]

I just went into the dealership for my 50,000 mile service and the writer talked me into replacing the rear differential and transfer case fluid for a total of $180. I'm not sure if it was worth it or not. I never know if I should trust them or not with what I do or don't need.

[@j.rob.5943]

At 50k miles I think it’s due. $180 is a bit steep though. I try to avoid dealers and do it myself or use a local mechanic that I trust.

[@Gretzky2857]

The front and rear combined are only about one quart which you can buy anywhere from about $7-$15 and it’s pretty easy to do, well worth your time👍🏼

[@root123]

I cant not find anywhere in my 2016 Rav4 manual the mileage to change the diff oil, its only under" additional maintenance items for special operations conditions"

[@markfiorella7447]

torque spec would be nice

[@gg5115]

"Common sense tight" they should have a setting for that on your wrench, right?

[@imranabbasi7871]

Good luck on oil change

[@astonebrook91]

How many miles would you recommend before you change the front/rear differentials oils?

[@spartakusland8212]

The differential oil should be changed every 40,000 km according to the user manual. If temperature is above -18C should use SAE 90; If temperature is below -18C should use SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90

[@Robsbrd99]

@@spartakusland8212 Than you Sir for saying that. Dad has a 2012 Rav awd with 33k miles on it. They tried to push a brake flush and to drain both differentials on him. I said to wait another year when it's closer to 40k.

[@rautsai_00pm23]

Thank you sir!

[@motazkindi3757]

Hi, how many liters dose it requires for rear diff, and transfer?

[@tihomirpetrov325]

0.5 L diff and 0.5 L transfer.

[@nattywill764]

Hi I noticed gear oil is leaking after mechanic changed please help

[@PrimeZelot96]

change mechanic

[@briansmith2766]

Thank you

[@wish2fish37]

There should be a fill plug on top.You pumped it in the level hole.

[@j.rob.5943]

Wrong

[@wish2fish37]

@@j.rob.5943 Gotcha my bad.Brain fart on that one.

[@lalajee143]

Watch it at 1.5x speed.

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

Do it myself? oh sure, I'll just raise it above my head with my ten thousand dollar lift . . . oops.. I forgot it at the store.

[@hoarbaby]

Just use a floor jack lol

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

@@hoarbaby u shut ur who're mouth

[@hoarbaby]

@@_Ramen-Vac_ that’s awfully rude man, but I can dig it

[@_Ramen-Vac_]

@@hoarbaby

[@S_Dsilvia]

Regular 75w-90 or synthetic? Can’t find the real answers

[@Gretzky2857]

I’ve always used super tech synthetic for about $7/quart and it’s always worked great.

[@mejesse809]

All u had to do was google the torque spec

[@928CS]

C'mon man, use a torque wrench...

[@rokitman5753]

😂 why not use your common sense Mac its not the space shuttle

[@jjyemg2397]

29 foot pounds

[@MavHunter20XX]

Need to buy: Swivel head ratchet driver