Toyota RAV4 EE Owner's Manual page 521

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
3ZR−FAE engine—
"Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Toyota recommends
the use of approved "Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil". Another motor oil of matching
quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W−20, 5W−20, 5W−30 and 10W−30:
API grade SL "Energy−Conserving",
SM "Energy−Conserving",
"Resource−Conserving"
multigrade engine oil
15W−40 and 20W−50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
RAV4_EE
SAE 0W−20 is filled into your Toyota
vehicle at manufacturing, and the best
choice for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W−20 oil is not available, SAE
5W−30 oil may be used. However, it
should be replaced with SAE 0W−20 at
the next oil change.
If you use SAE 10W−30 or a higher
viscosity engine oil in extremely low
temperatures, the engine may become
SN
difficult to start, so SAE 5W−30 or low-
or ILSAC
er viscosity engine oil is recommended.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating
indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20
viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme
load conditions.
in 0W−20 indicates the
Finish
511
oil