2018 Toyota RAV4 Oil Type & Capacity

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 takes 0W-20 motor oil — 4.6 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

0W-20 — 4.6 quarts with filter

Oil capacity by engine

Engine	Oil Type (viscosity)	Capacity w/ Filter	Capacity w/o Filter	Notes
Adventure, AWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Adventure, FWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Hybrid LE	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Hybrid Limited	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Hybrid SE	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Hybrid XLE	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
LE, AWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
LE, FWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Limited, AWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Limited, FWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Platinum, AWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
Platinum, FWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
SE, AWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
SE, FWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
XLE, AWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.
XLE, FWD	TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil	4.60 QTS.	4.20 QTS.	If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.

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More specs & repair guides for your RAV4

2018 Toyota RAV4 factory service manual All fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

Coolant capacity

7.2 quarts (6.81 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. DO NOT use plain water alone.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2018 Toyota RAV4 take?

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 takes 0W-20 motor oil (TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 or equivalent ILSAC multigrade oil), per the factory service manual.

How much oil does a 2018 Toyota RAV4 take?

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 holds 4.6 quarts with a filter change, or 4.2 quarts without changing the filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2018 Toyota RAV4?

Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2018 Toyota RAV4. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.