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  1. 4.1 General
    Greetings, I just noticed that my 1996 RAV4 has a broken plastic stub coming out of what I imagine is an engine sensor on the front, top, right edge of the engine block, near the edge where the water outlet is located. About an inch or two to the left and below, is a second one that looks...
  2. 4.2 Faults & Fixes
    Does this analysis appear to equate needing a new engine?see pic of you don't mind. My check engine light came on and threw engine code p0301 and Midas is recommending new engine due to the compression is reduced on3 and 4 to 140 (should be 184 psi. TIA (edit: compress should be 184 not 150)
  3. 4.4 Mechanical
    Hello! Got a tricky one here. I took in my 2016 rav4 to the dealership last week as my engine light, AWD and trac off light came on all at once. I did my reading on this and saw it is very common but I still took it to the dealership. The dealership ran diagnostics and said they couldn’t find...
  4. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hey all, I am working on replacing my spark plugs in my 2010 Rav4 Sport, V6. I see that there are multiple different plugs that I can purchase and I'm not sure what the OEM spark plugs are. I've seen a handful of good things about the Iridium, Laser Iridium and Ruthenium spark plugs from NGK...
  5. 4.3 Mechanical
    2011 Rav 4 V6 Sport, 382000km just started leaking oil near the centre but further onto the drivers side front of vehicle. Enough to leave a good sized spot on driveway. Can’t visually spot where it’s coming from. Originally told it was transmission fluid but not certain at this point. Looks...
  6. 4.1 D.I.Y. and Modifications
    Hi guys, Im planning on V6 swapping my 1999 rav, I’m currently trying to decide between the 1mzfe, 3mzfe and 3vzfe engines. Im trying to find the best compromise between reliability and power but when I try to research I just end up going in circles. also if anyone has experience doing this...
  7. 4.5 RAV4 Hybrid (except Prime)
    Woke up this morning to my 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE not wanting to turn on. I quickly realized the battery was drained. After a few attempts to turning it on, I realized there was some noise coming out from the hood. I checked and this piece kept shaking and rattling even though the car was off...
  8. 4.5 Mechanical
    Hi RAV4 enthusiasts, I just picked up a brand new 2023 RAV4 XLE Premium at the dealership this week. When I push on the accelerator from a stop or go up a small hill the engine rattles. The engine has less than 100 miles on it. The dealer said I don’t need a break in period, but maybe I do...
  9. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hi, I have a 2008 base model with the 2.4L engine, 160k miles. Got the oil leak issue taken care of in 2016. It recently started making a horrible noise, and 2 mechanics told me that the engine is going - the only way to fix this is to replace it. So now I'm wondering whether to get the engine...
  10. 4.4 General
    Hi all, So i've been researching on which type of engine oil to buy. I live in Canada, the temperature can drop to -30 here in the winter time. I decided to go with mobil but a lotta people told me mobil is crap now? My car is at 100000km. Which brand would you guys recommended? Thanks
  11. 4.2 Faults & Fixes
    Does anyone know if this engine, the 1AZFE, is a non interference or interference engine? Never in my life has something so straight forward been impossible to confirm Not even the dealer service department seem sure
  12. 4.3 Mechanical
    So where to start I bought the car with a whopping 280,000 miles, it started stalling when ever i would abruptly break I took it to a mechanic who diagnosed it as a crankshaft position sensor, had it replaced and problem continued and continued to get worse till it would just stall whenever I...
  13. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hey Rav4 team! I have a low "bur burrr" noise coming from the engine area when I maintain speed between 30-45 mph and around 1500-2000 rpm. I can press down on the gas pedal and accelerate out of the rumbling. It does not occur at highway speeds. It isn't easy to reproduce, but I do think it's...
  14. 4.2 Faults & Fixes
    Hello 2003 Rav, sport edition, 4wd, manual. Driven cross country a few times. Into places no other car owned has gone, and with a mini camper. Call it the 'Beast'. Nothing it can't or hasn't done. Even when in bad spots - washed out roads that were not supposed to be washed out, it pulled camper...
  15. 4.5 RAV4 Prime
    Maybe i have ADHD but I cannot find the break in routine for the vehicle in the manual. I just want to know what I screwed up and how badly.
  16. 4.2 D.I.Y. and Modifications
    Hello, I was looking to find a replacement for a blown engine and was wondering what the difference is between these two engines? Would the "1az-fse" be compatible as direct a replacement or require switching some components over? Thank you!
  17. 4.1 D.I.Y. and Modifications
    I have a 1997 Rav4.1 that had the engine pulled and that engine had the cap and rotor on it . The new engine and tranny that I have for it is out of a 1998 and has the 2 coil packs, what do i need to swap over from the 1997 to the 1998? Any help would be greatly appreciated
  18. 4.2 General
    Guys my rav 4 2003 model have 1AZ - FE engine with aut gear box .. suddenly ecu damaged and now i cant startup over one year .. I can buy a new ecu but it cost 1200usd , but am afraid if i replaced that one am not sure wherether engine will start .. i need to know can i replace 2AZ engine...
  19. 4.2 Faults & Fixes
    HI I really hope someone can help. I couldn't find what I was looking for in my repair manual. Maybe you know the answer? Or can take a picture of ur undercarriage to compare? Thank u!! 2003 base 2wd automatic 145000miles So I got an oil change about three weeks ago, but hardly drive and did...
  20. 4.4 RAV4 Hybrid
    Had an odd issue yesterday during a highway trip. About an hour after fueling-up (added 10 gallons) the transmission started slamming whenever I pressed the gas pedal. I noticed that when I took my foot off off the accelerator the EV light would come on for a split second and the vehicle would...
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