Looking for some clarification. Forgive my ignorance, but I have a 2007 FWD RAV4 with a 4 cyl engine. Is the front differential part of the transmission and does it share the same ATF fluid with the transmission? I'm asking because I recently drained and refilled my transmission, but want to make sure I don't have to drain and refill the front differential too. In other words, does the front differential share the same ATF fluid with the transmission? Thank you.
Transmission and Front Differential on 2007 FWD RAV4 with a 4 cylinder
RocknRAV4
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Looking for some clarification. Forgive my ignorance, but I have a 2007 FWD RAV4 with a 4 cyl engine. Is the front differential part of the transmission and does it share the same ATF fluid with the transmission? I'm asking because I recently drained and refilled my transmission, but want to make sure I don't have to drain and refill the front differential too. In other words, does the front differential share the same ATF fluid with the transmission? Thank you.
Your FWD RAV4 has a transaxle, which is a combination transmission/differential/driveshafts that share the same transmission fluid. The 4WD RAV4 has a transfer case attached to the transaxle, which uses a thick gear oil. Luckily, us FWD owners don't have to worry with a transfer case, drive shaft, and rear differential.
Awesome! Good to know it's called a transaxle and that the transmission drain and refill I did will take care of it. Thanks again.
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