Toyota RAV4 Service Intervals

How Often Should I Service My Toyota RAV4?

How much does your Toyota RAV4 mean to you? If you're like most owners, it means enough to keep with regular Toyota RAV4 service intervals. These vitals periods in your model and trim's lifetime will keep it running long after other lesser-maintained models have been sidelined. Our brief guide to the Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule gives you a general overview of when you'll want to service your model. See your owner's manual for foolproof timetables on when to service.

15,000-Mile Service

A young RAV4 is a smooth sailing model. It's probably taken you on off-road treks, many a family drive night, and plenty of work trips. Show some gratitude by sticking closely to your inspections at this mileage. This includes a look at brake lines and hoses, ball joints, dust covers, steering gear, and engine coolant. All of these components are usually easily inspected in a quick scan by a knowledgeable auto technician.

30,000-Mile Service

Your RAV4's transmission gets a little bit of love around this time. Certified mechanics will check around the transmission to make sure it isn't leaking vital fluids. They'll also recheck your coolant, see if your brake components are functioning properly and your radiator and condenser are up to par.

60,000-Mile Service

At 60,000 miles, your RAV4 usually gets about the same inspections as it gets at 30,000 miles, repeating all the checks to ensure that things are still functioning as wonderfully after another 30,000 miles. Doubling your miles means you might need replacement of some "wear out" components such as brake pads or tires.

90,000-Mile Service

Your RAV4 isn't a spring chicken anymore, but it can still drive like one if you're up to date on your maintenance and replacements. At 90,000 miles, you might want new shock absorbers and struts, a new coolant hose, and a new timing belt. While all of these components can be replaced at 90,000 miles, they don't need to be most of the time. Our astute mechanics can go through the line at 90,000 miles and give you an idea of these components' conditions. If you want to renew the youth of your RAV4, you can replace some or all of these parts and be back out for another long round of beautiful memories in your family's Toyota RAV4.

Regular maintenance is vital to your RAV4's livelihood. Make sure to take good care of it. Consult your owner's manual for even more quality information about service intervals.