Top Document: Toyota RAV4 FAQ Previous Document: 3.1.1) How do I "break in" my new RAV4? Next Document: 3.1.3) How does the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system work? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Some people think that a lot of metal particles and assorted gunk collect during the break-in period, so they get the oil changed at around 500-1500 miles, or 800-2400 km. You should then follow the schedule in your owner's manual (every 7500 miles (12000 km) for regular service, or every 3750 miles (6000 km) for severe service) as the minimum oil change interval. The extra oil change is considered by many to be cheap insurance. Also, average driving often falls under "severe" conditions that require more frequent oil changes. The manual recommends using 5W-30 or 10W-30 SG oil, depending on the expected temperature during the oil's service life. The 10W-30 should not be used under extreme cold conditions (below 0 F). You can use a conventional oil, or synthetic. Synthetic oil has better heat and cold handling characteristics, and resists viscosity breakdown much better than conventional oil, but is significantly more expensive. User Contributions:Top Document: Toyota RAV4 FAQ Previous Document: 3.1.1) How do I "break in" my new RAV4? Next Document: 3.1.3) How does the Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system work? Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: Ralph Becker <ralphbATwhoeverDOTcom@NOSPAM.com>
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