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2018 Toyota RAV4 Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 takes 4.6 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change (2.5L), according to the Toyota owner's manual.
Quoted from the Toyota owner's manual with page numbers. Figures online often conflict because they mix engines or with- and without-filter amounts, so match your engine first.
Compiled by Uzman Munib · Record updated · Source and review standards
2018 Toyota RAV4 oil capacity and oil type by engine
US quarts by engine, quoted from the Toyota owner's manual with the page for each figure. Coverage is limited to the named configurations.
| Engine | Oil capacity | Oil grade | Without filter change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L L4 2AR-FE2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package, 2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, with towing package, 2.5L 4-cylinder AWD, without towing package, 2.5L 4-cylinder AWD, with towing package | 4.6 US qtwith filter | SAE 0W-20 | 4.2 US qt | Oil drain-and-refill reference, Toyota OM0R012U p. 675, dealer-hosted copySource noteToyota lists 4.6 US qt with a filter and 4.2 US qt without. These are drain-and-refill references. Warm the engine, turn it off and wait more than five minutes before checking the dipstick. A 5-US-qt container is more than the stated refill quantity. Select the installed towing package before using the separate coolant figure. Hybrid requires its own manual. Checked 2026-09-30. Market: U.S.; 2.5L gasoline 2AR-FE RAV4, not Hybrid. |
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At a glance
2018 Toyota RAV4 reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
Engine oil capacity
4.6 qt with filter
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Oil type
SAE 0W-20
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30OE tire size
225/65R17 102H, 235/55R18 100H
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Wheel torque
76 ft-lb
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Oil is a drain-and-refill reference: 4.6 US qt including a new filter, 4.2 US qt without. Warm the engine, turn it off and wait more than five minutes before checking the dipstick. The 6.9-US-qt automatic transaxle quantity is a manufacturer reference, not a documented drain-and-fill amount. Toyota directs owners to contact a dealer for replacement. Coolant is 7.2 US qt without the towing package and 7.0 US qt with it. Select the installed package. These listed capacities do not establish a drain-and-refill amount.
2018 Toyota RAV4 Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil capacity
4.6 qt with filter
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Oil type
SAE 0W-20
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Oil specification
ILSAC GF-5
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Oil filter
Not published
2018 Toyota RAV4 Tire Size and Pressure
OE tire sizes
225/65R17 102H, 235/55R18 100H
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Spare tire
Not published
Front pressure
Not published
Rear pressure
Not published
Bolt pattern
Not published
2018 Toyota RAV4 Wheel Torque Specs
Wheel torque
76 ft-lb
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Lug nut size
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
6.9 qt
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Transmission fluid
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Coolant capacity
7.2 qt
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Coolant type
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (or equivalent non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate coolant)
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Power steering fluid
Not published
Differential fluid
Not published
Transmission quantity basis: manufacturer reference quantity. Toyota labels 6.9 US qt (6.5 L) as a reference quantity for the automatic transaxle and specifies Toyota Genuine ATF WS. This page does not establish a drain-and-refill amount or a dry-fill designation. Gasoline 2AR-FE only; RAV4 Hybrid is excluded. The manual directs owners to Toyota for replacement. Market: U.S.; named 2018 gasoline configuration. Checked 2026-09-30. Toyota 2018 RAV4 manual: automatic transaxle, printed/PDF p. 677 (dealer-hosted copy) Accessed 2026-09-30
2018 Toyota RAV4 Spark Plugs and Battery
Spark plug gap
0.043 in
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Spark plugs
DENSO SK16HR11
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Battery group
Not published
Manufacturer reference gap: 1.1 mm. Toyota specifies iridium-tipped plugs and instructs owners to leave their gap unchanged. Applies to the listed 2.5L gasoline RAV4; Hybrid is excluded. 2018 Toyota RAV4 manual OM0R012U, spark plugs p. 676 (dealer-hosted copy) Accessed 2026-09-30
2018 Toyota RAV4 Towing Capacity
Towing capacity
Not published
Payload capacity
900 lb
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-30Fuel tank
15.9 gal
Source
2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-09-302.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package manufacturer references
Toyota OM0R012U, dealer-hosted copy: oil quantities and grade p. 675 Accessed 2026-09-30Coolant package distinction and spark plugs, p. 676 Accessed 2026-09-30Automatic transaxle reference quantity and AWD differential, p. 677 Accessed 2026-09-30Tire packages and wheel-nut torque, p. 679 Accessed 2026-09-30Towing scope and package limits, pp. 182 and 186-187 Accessed 2026-09-302018 Toyota RAV4 MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 24 to 32 mpg across 5 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Configuration / engine | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cylinder · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,450 | 349 g/mi |
| RAV4 LE/XLE2.5L 4-cylinder · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 23 mpg | 30 mpg | 26 mpg | $2,350 | 338 g/mi |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cylinder · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 22 mpg | 28 mpg | 25 mpg | $2,450 | 357 g/mi |
| RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD2.5L 4-cylinder · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 22 mpg | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,550 | 363 g/mi |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cylinder · Automatic (AV-S6) · All-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 34 mpg | 30 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,900 | 275 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2018 Toyota RAV4 annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 2.5L 4-cylinder, Automatic (S6), Front-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile. For a specific journey, budget a road trip and settle passenger shares.
Budget a transmission service for your confirmed procedure
Calculate drain-and-fill fluid purchases, parts and labor using the refill quantity and cycle count confirmed for your exact transmission. A listed total capacity does not establish the service refill amount.
2018 Toyota RAV4 recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 3 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 19V503000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 17V831000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY · 23V734000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
2018 Toyota RAV4 NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 2018 Toyota RAV4 take?
- 2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package: 4.6 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20. 2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, with towing package: 4.6 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20. 2.5L 4-cylinder AWD, without towing package: 4.6 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20. 2.5L 4-cylinder AWD, with towing package: 4.6 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20.
- What type of oil does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 take?
- SAE 0W-20 (2.5L). Specification: ILSAC GF-5. Use the grade printed in your owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
- Does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 oil capacity include the filter?
- Yes. These are the owner's manual's with-filter amounts. Without a filter change: 2.5L 4.2 qt. Check the dipstick after filling.
- What tire size and wheel torque does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 use?
- 2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, without towing package: 225/65R17 102H, 235/55R18 100H; 76 ft-lb. 2.5L 4-cylinder FWD, with towing package: 225/65R17 102H, 235/55R18 100H; 76 ft-lb. 2.5L 4-cylinder AWD, without towing package: 225/65R17 102H, 235/55R18 100H; 76 ft-lb. 2.5L 4-cylinder AWD, with towing package: 225/65R17 102H, 235/55R18 100H; 76 ft-lb.
- What is the 2018 Toyota RAV4 gas mileage?
- EPA combined ratings run from 24 to 32 mpg across 5 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
- Are these real-world MPG figures for the RAV4?
- These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
- Does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have recalls?
- NHTSA returned 3 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
- Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
- No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05Toyota OM0R012U, dealer-hosted copy: oil quantities and grade p. 675 Accessed 2026-09-30Coolant package distinction and spark plugs, p. 676 Accessed 2026-09-30Automatic transaxle reference quantity and AWD differential, p. 677 Accessed 2026-09-30Tire packages and wheel-nut torque, p. 679 Accessed 2026-09-30Towing scope and package limits, pp. 182 and 186-187 Accessed 2026-09-30Last updated