2008 Rav4 Transmission Filter & Flush Service

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Job Details

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Timeframe: approx. 1 hr

Parts: (verify fitment of all parts with supplier)

Torque Specs:

Transmission filter to valve body: 96 lbs in.
Transmission pan bolts: 67 lbs in.
Drain Plug: 35 lbs ft

Fluid Capacity:

Drain & Fill: 3.8 qts
Flush: 6-10 qts depending on condition

Helpful Parts and Tools for this Job: You're saving money doing this yourself. Treat yourself to some tools.

Toyota WS ATF

Toyota Type WS Automatic Transmission Fluid

Valvoline MaxLife ATF

My preferred alternate. Full synthetic automotive transmission fluid.

2008 Rav4 Filter and Gasket

Verify vehicle fit on Amazon.

Medium Strength Threadlocker

Permatex Medium Strength Threadlocker BLUE for transmission pan bolts.

Trim & Fastener Tool

For the removal of plastic trim pieces, tabs, and panels (removing the underbody splash shield)

Body Clip Assortment

Various trim and body clips (for the ones you broke removing the splash shield)

3/8" Drive Hex Bit Set

The 10mm hex bit in this set will remove the Rav4 transmission drain pan bolt.

Long Skinny Funnel

Transmission funnel.

Brakleen

Light solvent for oil, dirt, and grime.

Clear Vinyl Tubing

3/8" I.D. clear tubing to extend the trans cooler line to a drain bucket

Barbed Fitting

For connecting the transmission cooler line to a drain hose

Inch Pound Torque Wrench

1/4" drive inch-pound torque wrench for torquing transmission filter and pan bolts to spec

Foot-pounds Torque Wrench

3/8" drive foot-pounds torque wrench (transmission pan drain bolt)

1/4" Socket Set

Removing the splash shield, pan, and filter bolts.

3/8" Speed Handle

I great option for tightening bolts quickly without losing the feel for tightness reducing the chance of over-tightening or stripping out threads.

Makita Cordless Impact & Drill

Speed things up with a high quality cordless impact driver for your socket set.

Impact Driver Socket Adapters

1/2", 3/8", and 1/4" Impact Driver Adapters for your socket set.

2008 Rav4 Transmission Filter & Flush Service

Job Details

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Timeframe: approx. 1 hr

Parts: (verify fitment of all parts with supplier)

Torque Specs:​

Transmission filter to valve body: 96 lbs in.

Transmission pan bolts: 67 lbs in.

Drain Plug: 35 lbs ft

Fluid Capacity:​

Drain & Fill: 3.8 qts

Flush: 6-10 qts depending on condition

Helpful Parts and Tools for this Job: You're saving money doing this yourself. Treat yourself to some tools.

Torque Specs:

Fluid Capacity: