2.0 D4-D with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 122 HP at 3600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2012.12–)
every 24 months
2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2012.12–)
every 24 months
2.2 D4-D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2012.12–)
every 24 months
Engine coolant change interval
first time at 150000 km, then every 90000 km
expand_moreEngine oil and filter change interval
expand_more2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 149 HP engine (2012.12–)
Normal maintenance
every 15000 km / 1 year
Under heavy service conditions
every 7500 km / 6 months
expand_moreAll other modifications
Normal maintenance
every 15000 km / 1 year
Under heavy service conditions
every 7500 km / 6 months
With oil change management system
according to service display
Fuel filter change interval
every 60000 km / 6 years
expand_moreGearbox oil testing mode
expand_moreAll other modifications
Normal maintenance
every 60000 km / 4 years
expand_moreInterior filter change interval
expand_moreAll other modifications
Normal maintenance
every 30000 km
Under heavy service conditions
every 15000 km
Rear axle differential oil change interval
every 30000 km / 4 years
Spark plug change interval
every 90000 km
Transfer case oil change interval
every 30000 km / 4 years
expand_moreTransmission oil change interval
Under heavy service conditions
every 60000 km / 4 years
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Toyota RAV4 SUV service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Toyota RAV4 SUV service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations
In 2012 Toyota offered 2 generations of the RAV4 SUV. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.