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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Months Miles
Air Filter 24 30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2) *
Severe Service 12 15,000
Camshaft Timing Belt (1)
Normal Service (2) (2) *
Severe Service 48 60,000
Coolant 24 30,000
Differential Fluid (1)
With Limited Slip Differential 24 30,000
Without Limited Slip Differential
Normal Service (2) (2) *
Severe Service 12 15,000
Manual Transaxle Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2) *
Severe Service 24 30,000
Oil & Filter (1)
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service 4 5000
Spark Plugs 48 60,000
Transfer Case Fluid (1)
Normal Service (2) (2) *
Severe Service 12 15,000
(1) Different interval is required for normal service and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating in dusty conditions.
(2) Service interval is not available from manufacturer.
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Months Miles
RAV4 (1) 48 60,000
(1) Manufacturer recommends listening for valve noise from excessive valve clearance. Adjust valve clearance is valve noise exists.
BELT ADJUSTMENT Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge

Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
A/C 192 (87) 99 (44)
Generator
With A/C 165 (75) 110 (50)
Without A/C 125 (57) 95 (43)
Power Steering 145 (66) 100 (45)
(1) Used belt is a belt in operation at least 5 minutes.
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