I want to change all fluids.. but how many are there?

pepepeter · 10-10-2012, 04:21 PM

As the title states, I want to change all the fluids for my 08 sport I4 (47k miles) to upkeep its maintenace.

i've searched the forums, but its not really clear to me how many types of fluids my rav4 has. So far I have the following fluids that can change:

1. engine oil (done, 5w20 mobil1 fully synthetic + mobil1 extended perf. filter)
2. transmisison oil (soon to be done, WS ATF full flush)
3. coolant (soon to be done, maybe)
4. brake fluid (OEM 5/32 ??)
5. rear differential (soon to be done, OEM)
6. transfer case (soon to be done, OEM)
7. front differential (???, OEM???)
8. washer fluid (duh)
9. power steering fluid (OEM)

are there any other fluids im missing? Most of the DIYs guides from the forum are bookmarked, so i think im good with that. Just want to make sure I got all the fluids marked on my to do list. Fluids listed above that are OEM have not been changed over the past ~4.75 years.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

RTexasF · 10-10-2012, 04:23 PM

The '08 V-6 has electric assist power steering so no fluid. Are you sure yours has a reservoir?

fatherer · 10-10-2012, 04:33 PM

Don't forget blinker fluid

DenisWH · 10-10-2012, 05:08 PM

Spitoon???

pepepeter · 10-10-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTexasF

The '08 V-6 has electric assist power steering so no fluid. Are you sure yours has a reservoir?

no your right.. was thinking of another vehicle.. thanks for responding.

pepepeter · 10-10-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatherer

Don't forget blinker fluid

oh snap, i totally forgot about the blinker fluid.. is it the same for the fronts and rears.. is it the same for left and right blinkers.. what about the headlights? I noticed there is fluid in one and not the other???

........... sarcasm is fun

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Carbon · 10-10-2012, 07:26 PM

9. Gasoline. ;-)

More seriously, oil your hinge on the gasoline filler door.

pepepeter · 10-10-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbon

9. Gasoline. ;-)

More seriously, oil your hinge on the gasoline filler door.

yeap agree. that thing is squeaky

**JuneBug** · 10-10-2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbon

9. Gasoline. ;-)

More seriously, oil your hinge on the gasoline filler door.

Oil all your door hinges. They are one of the few mechanical parts NOT covered by the Toyota extended warranty. I guess they are considered wear items?

aherm · 10-11-2012, 07:25 PM

Liquid battery acid

10-10-2012, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
pepepeter Senior Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phoenix Metro, AZ Posts: 380 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I want to change all fluids.. but how many are there? As the title states, I want to change all the fluids for my 08 sport I4 (47k miles) to upkeep its maintenace. i've searched the forums, but its not really clear to me how many types of fluids my rav4 has. So far I have the following fluids that can change: 1. engine oil (done, 5w20 mobil1 fully synthetic + mobil1 extended perf. filter) 2. transmisison oil (soon to be done, WS ATF full flush) 3. coolant (soon to be done, maybe) 4. brake fluid (OEM 5/32 ??) 5. rear differential (soon to be done, OEM) 6. transfer case (soon to be done, OEM) 7. front differential (???, OEM???) 8. washer fluid (duh) 9. power steering fluid (OEM) are there any other fluids im missing? Most of the DIYs guides from the forum are bookmarked, so i think im good with that. Just want to make sure I got all the fluids marked on my to do list. Fluids listed above that are OEM have not been changed over the past ~4.75 years. Thanks in advance for any advice.

10-10-2012, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,383 Thanks: 31 Thanked 155 Times in 143 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The '08 V-6 has electric assist power steering so no fluid. Are you sure yours has a reservoir? __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

10-10-2012, 05:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
DenisWH Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Folkestone, SE UK Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Spitoon??? __________________ DenisWHalls

10-10-2012, 07:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Carbon Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 6 Thanked 136 Times in 133 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	9. Gasoline. ;-) More seriously, oil your hinge on the gasoline filler door. __________________ 2009 V6 4wd Base

10-11-2012, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
aherm Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Liquid battery acid __________________ aherm.

10-10-2012, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
fatherer Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: MASS Posts: 68 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't forget blinker fluid

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