Toyota RAV4 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota RAV4 takes 0W-16 or 0W-8 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024-2025 models use 0W-16 (4.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-16 / 0W-8 | 4.5 qt | Shop 0W-16Shop 0W-8 |
| 2024-2025 | 0W-16 | 4.5 qt | Shop 0W-16 |
| 2019-2023 | 0W-16 | 4.8 qt | Shop 0W-16 |
| 2013-2018 | 0W-20 | 4.6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2009-2012 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.6-6.4 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2006-2008 | 5W-20 / 5W-30 | 4.5-6.4 qt | Shop 5W-20Shop 5W-30 |
| 2004-2005 | 5W-30 | 4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2001-2003 | 5W-30 | 4.4 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 2000 | 5W-30 | 4.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1998-1999 | 5W-30 | 4.1 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
| 1996-1997 | 10W-30 | 4.1 qt | Shop 10W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every RAV4 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Toyota RAV4 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Toyota RAV4 takes 0W-16 or 0W-8 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024-2025 models use 0W-16 (4.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Toyota RAV4 take?
About 4.5 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 4.5 qt on 2024-2025 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Toyota RAV4?
Yes. We record 11 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 0W-16/0W-8; 2024-2025: 0W-16; 2019-2023: 0W-16. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 31 of 31 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Toyota RAV4, CarSpecFinder - Toyota RAV4 oil and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Toyota RAV4, 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid (A25A-FXS), 8th VIN digit 1. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.