The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.
Idling speed with automatic gearbox
600–700 rpm600–700 rpm600–700 rpm
Idling speed with manual gearbox
650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–)
176°F176°F80°C
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–)
176°F176°F80°C
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–)
176°F176°F80°C
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–)
176°F176°F80°C
All other modifications
158°F158°F70°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreIgnition time
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–)
-10°00'±2°00' - before TDC + after TDC
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Toyota.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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 2008 Toyota RAV4 SUV you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations
In 2008 Toyota offered 2 generations of the RAV4 SUV. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.