What is the Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Schedule?

 
Congratulations on owning a Toyota RAV4! It’s one of our more popular SUVs and with good reasons. From reliability and fuel efficiency to cargo space and family-friendly features, this SUV comes through for you on everyday drives through Eatontown, weekly errands in Freehold, and weekend getaways to your favorite Poconos or Adirondacks resort.

We highly recommend following the Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule to keep your SUV in prime condition for as long as you own it in Toms River. You could have a quality vehicle that gives you many years of service going well past 200,000 miles! Keep reading to learn more about the Toyota RAV4 service schedule. If you think it’s time for your vehicle’s next maintenance, make an appointment with our factory-trained service team near Long Branch.

Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Schedule by Mileage

In general, the Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule happens every 5,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. As your vehicle ages, we’ll keep you updated on what parts or items are starting to show signs of wear and will need replacements. Expect a tire rotation and basic inspection every 5,000 miles, followed by a full synthetic oil change at 10,000 miles. As your SUV approaches 40,000 miles, our team might tell you that the tires and brake pads might need to be replaced and you could need a new battery.

Toyota RAV4 Service Schedule at 5,000 Miles or 6 Months

We’ll take care of these items at 5,000 miles:

• An inspection of the wiper blades for cracking
• Checking and refilling all fluid levels as needed
• Tire rotation
• A visual inspection of the brakes

Toyota RAV4 Service Schedule at 10,000 Miles or 12 Months

At 10,000 miles, your Toyota RAV4 service includes all of the 5,000-mile maintenance tasks, as well as an oil change and oil filter replacement.

Toyota RAV4 Service Schedule at 15,000 Miles or 18 Months

Once your vehicle hits 15,000 miles, you will need a more intensive appointment. We will take care of these items:

• New cabin air filter
• Ball joints and dust covers
• Brake lines and hoses
• Drive shaft boots
• Engine coolant
• Exhaust pipes and mountings
• Radiator and condenser
• Steering gear
• Steering linkage and boots

Toyota RAV4 Maintenace Required at 20,000 Miles or 24 Months

The 20,000-mile mark is another oil change and oil filter replacement. Additional service includes the routine 5,000-mile service, as well as the wiper blade inspection, assessment of all fluid levels, and tire rotation.

Toyota RAV4 Maintenace Required at 25,000 Miles or 30 Months

During this Toyota RAV4 service interval, you’re getting all of the previous service tasks except the oil change and oil filter replacement. You can also expect a brake inspection during this time.

Toyota RAV4 Maintenace Required at 30,000 Miles or 36 Months

During the 30,000-mile service interval, you can expect standard tasks like an oil change, cabin filter replacement, engine air filter replacement, and tire rotation. There are also extensive maintenance service tasks and inspections. If our team sees anything that might need repairs soon, we will let you know.

• Automatic transmission (will be checked for signs of leakage)
• Ball joints and dust covers
• Brake components, lines, and hoses
• Drive shaft boots
• Engine coolant
• Exhaust pipes and mountings
• Fuel lines and connections
• Fuel tank band
• Fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
• Fuel tank cap gasket
• Radiator and condenser
• Steering gear
• Steering linkage and boots

Toyota RAV4 Maintenace Required at 35,000 Miles or 42 Months

The 35,000-mile service interval includes what you get during the 5,000-maintenance period.

Toyota RAV4 Maintenace Schedule at 40,000 Miles or 48 Months

This is when the engine oil and oil filter are changed, as well as the other standard tasks.

Toyota RAV4 Maintenace Schedule at 45,000 Miles or 54 Months

During your 45,000 Toyota RAV4 service appointment, you can expect the following:

• Ball joints and dust covers
• Brake lines and hoses
• Cabin air filter
• Drive shaft boots
• Engine coolant
• Exhaust pipes and mountings
• Radiator and condenser
• Steering gear
• Steering linkage and boots

Toyota RAV4 Maintenace Schedule at 50,000 Miles or 60 Months

The 50,000-mile appointment requires another oil change and replacements of the oil filter and cabin air filter. At this point, your SUV may need new tires, new brake pads, or a new battery, depending on your driving habits and the amount of wear and tear on your vehicle.

Toyota RAV4 Service Schedule at 55,000 Miles or 66 Months

When you hit 55,000 miles, it’s time to check all of the fluids, get a tire rotation, and a visual examination of your brakes.

Toyota RAV4 Service Schedule at 60,000 Miles or 72 Months

This is another essential visit. It consists of all of the standard 30,000-mile checks, refills, and replacements.

Schedule Your Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Schedule at Galaxy Toyota

Is your SUV ready for its next maintenance? Contact us, call 732-982-4462, or schedule service with our team. We’re happy to help in any way we can!