2009 Toyota RAV4 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Toyota RAV4 oil type depends on the engine: the Base, 2.5 F, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 2.5 F, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.5 K, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter); the Base, 3.5 K, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2.5 F, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Limited, 2.5 F, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.5 K, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter); the Limited, 3.5 K, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2.5 F, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Sport, 2.5 F, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts with filter); the Sport, 3.5 K, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, 3.5 K, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, 2.5 F, AWD: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 2.5 F, FWD: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.5 K, AWD: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
- Base, 3.5 K, FWD: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2.5 F, AWD: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Limited, 2.5 F, FWD: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.5 K, AWD: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
- Limited, 3.5 K, FWD: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2.5 F, AWD: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Sport, 2.5 F, FWD: 5W-20, 4.7 quarts with filter
- Sport, 3.5 K, AWD: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, 3.5 K, FWD: 5W-30, 6.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, 2.5 F, AWD — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, 2.5 F, FWD — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Base, 3.5 K, AWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Base, 3.5 K, FWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 2.5 F, AWD — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 2.5 F, FWD — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 3.5 K, AWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Limited, 3.5 K, FWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2.5 F, AWD — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 2.5 F, FWD — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 Engine Oil | 4.70 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 3.5 K, AWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
| Sport, 3.5 K, FWD — 3.5L Eng | SAE 5W-30 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your RAV4
2009 Toyota RAV4 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.2 quarts (6.81 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent. DO NOT use plain water alone.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Toyota RAV4 take?
It depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 F, AWD uses 5W-20; Base, 2.5 F, FWD uses 5W-20; Base, 3.5 K, AWD uses 5W-30; Base, 3.5 K, FWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 2.5 F, AWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 2.5 F, FWD uses 5W-20; Limited, 3.5 K, AWD uses 5W-30; Limited, 3.5 K, FWD uses 5W-30; Sport, 2.5 F, AWD uses 5W-20; Sport, 2.5 F, FWD uses 5W-20; Sport, 3.5 K, AWD uses 5W-30; Sport, 3.5 K, FWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2009 Toyota RAV4 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Base, 2.5 F, AWD holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Base, 2.5 F, FWD holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Base, 3.5 K, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; Base, 3.5 K, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; Limited, 2.5 F, AWD holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Limited, 2.5 F, FWD holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.5 K, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; Limited, 3.5 K, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; Sport, 2.5 F, AWD holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Sport, 2.5 F, FWD holds 4.7 quarts with filter; Sport, 3.5 K, AWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter; Sport, 3.5 K, FWD holds 6.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2009 Toyota RAV4?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Toyota RAV4. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.