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Toyota 2008 Rav4 - Checking the Engine Coolant Level

Toyota 2008 Rav4
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08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802)
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2008 RAV4 from Feb. ’08 Prod. (OM42726U)
To ensure excellent lubrication perfor-
mance for your engine, Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil is available, which has been
specifically tested and approved for all
Toy ot a e ng in es .
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil”.
Look at the seethrough coolant reser-
voir when the engine is cold. The cool-
ant level is satisfactory if it is between
the “FULL” and LOW lines on the
reservoir. If the level is low, add the
coolant. (For the coolant type, see
“Coolant type selection” described be-
low.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is below the LOW” line, add cool-
ant. Bring the level between the “FULL”
and LOW” lines.
If the coolant level drops within a short
time after replenishing, there may be a
leak in the system. Visually check the
radiator, hoses, coolant reservoir cap and
drain cock and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and check
for leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the coolant reservoir cap
when the engine is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage
your engine cooling system.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based nonsilicate, nonamine, nonnitrite,
and nonborate coolant with longlife
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with longlife hybrid organic acid
technology consists of the combination of
low phosphates and organic acids.)
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about 35!C
(31!F).
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant is a mixture of 55% coolant and
45% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about 42!C
(44!F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Checking the engine coolant
level

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