Tint was still an owed item when we took these pics, but here it is.
'05 RAV4
Alarm and Keyless entry
50% tint
20 inches of snow burying it for Christmas '04
'05 RAV4 Oil Change writeup
First of all I must say this is the easiest oil change I've ever done. Props to Toyota's designers. If you're not usually the type to change your own oil, I highly recommend giving it a go. It doesn't get any easier. No need to jack the RAV up or anything. Makes changing my Celica's oil seem like rocket science.
Parts and tools needed:
Toyota Oil Filter
My choice of oil: Mobil-1 5W30
Tools
Funnel
Oil Filter wrench
10mm & 14mm socket
Flat head screwdriver
Drain pan
Step one(optional):
Get splash guard out of the way. I list this as optional because I only found it necessary to get enough room to loosen the factory-tight oil filter. Don't think it will be necessary for future oil changes.
Remove three 10mm bolts.
Remove plastic clip. Place flat head screwdriver in slot on either side of the plug and pry the locking clip loose. Then you can pull the plug out competely.
Splash guard will still be attached in the wheel well but it will now easily get out of your way and make accessing the filter much easier.
Step two:
Place drain pan under drain plug and oil filter.
Oil filter's hiding back here. Plug is at the rear of the pan the arrow's pointing to.
Step three:
Loosen drain plug with 14mm socket. Then unscrew it completely by hand. Enjoy the feel of the warm engine oil coating your hand and inevitably drop the bolt into the drain pan.
Step four:
Once flow of oil slows open the fill cap to allow for better draining.
Step five:
Once oil has stopped dripping renove the oil filter. Had to use this socket driven oil filter wrench to loosen the factory fit.
Step six:
Once all dripping has stopped. Replace drain bolt. Clean bolt and area around the bolt.
Step seven:
Coat o-ring on the new filter with a small amount of oil and screw it in. Clean filter and oil around it.
Step eight:
Fill oil. Should take around 3.8 quarts. Remember, it's easier to add more than it is to drain excess.
I ended up with about this much left in the 5qt bottle.
Step nine:
Bolt splash guard back into place with three bolts and 1 plastic clip.
Step ten:
Check oil level with dipstick. Once it's full, replace oil cap and clean up. Check bolt and filter for leaks.
Step eleven:
Happy RAV'n!
Check oil level after the first drive and check for leaks again.
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