2000 Toyota RAV4 - Maintenance & Specs
The 2000 Toyota RAV4 belongs to a Toyota RAV4 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 21 model years, from 2000 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.0L, 2.0L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. This 2000 car is the earliest model year on record for the Toyota RAV4.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.8 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-6A. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles..... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 21 city / 26 highway MPG, 23 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,900.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.8 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-6A |
| EPA combined | 23 MPG |
| Coolant | Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 11 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.