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 qt with filter); the Base, 2.5 F, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 3.5 K, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the Base, 3.5 K, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2.5 F, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 2.5 F, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 3.5 K, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the Limited, 3.5 K, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, 2.5 F, AWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, 2.5 F, FWD takes 5W-20 (4.7 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, 3.5 K, AWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts qt with filter); the Sport, 3.5 K, FWD takes 5W-30 (6.4 quarts qt 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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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.
What is the oil capacity of a 2009 Toyota RAV4?
Oil 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2009 Toyota RAV4?
Most 2009 Toyota RAV4 owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Toyota recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
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.