Toyota RAV4, XA40 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Toyota RAV4, XA40 (USA / CAN) transfer case fluid capacity is 0,45 liter. Service intervals include check 16000 km/ 12 months, change 32000 km/ 24 months, check 32000 km/ 24 months, check 15000 miles/ 18 months, and change 15000 miles/ 18 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
RAV4 2.5 4WD (CAN), ASA44 (2013-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
RAV4 2.5 4WD (CAN), ASA44 (2013-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
  • Check 16000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 32000 km/ 24 months
RAV4 2.5 4WD (CAN), ASA44 (2013-2018)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
  • Check 32000 km/ 24 months
RAV4 2.5 4WD (USA), ASA44 (2013-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 18 months
RAV4 2.5 4WD (USA), ASA44 (2013-2018)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 0,45 liter
  • Change 15000 miles/ 18 months

Additional Notes

  • The transfer case fluid capacity for the Toyota RAV4 2.5 4WD (ASA44) is 0.45 liter across all listed configurations, for both the Canadian and US market variants spanning 2013-2018. A figure this small reflects a compact transfer case design where even minor fluid loss or degradation can affect lubrication meaningfully.
  • The Canadian-market ASA44 under normal use conditions calls for a fluid check at 16,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, with no fluid change required at that interval. A check-only schedule indicates the fluid is being monitored for condition and level rather than replaced on a fixed cycle.
  • Under severe use conditions, the Canadian-market ASA44 retains the same 16,000 km or 12-month check interval but adds a mandatory fluid change at 32,000 km or 24 months. The doubling of the distance and time threshold for the change relative to the check reflects a two-stage maintenance structure tied to operating stress.
  • A separate "first check only" entry exists for the Canadian-market ASA44, specifying a single check at 32,000 km or 24 months. A first-check-only designation typically applies to the initial service after a vehicle enters use, after which the standard normal or severe schedule takes over.
  • The US-market ASA44 under normal conditions specifies a check at 15,000 miles or 18 months. Compared to the Canadian normal schedule of 16,000 km or 12 months, the US interval is longer in both distance and time, reflecting different market-specific service guidelines despite the same mechanical platform.
  • Under severe use conditions, the US-market ASA44 specifies a fluid change at 15,000 miles or 18 months with no separate check listed before that point. In contrast to the Canadian severe schedule, which separates the check and change into two distinct intervals, the US severe schedule consolidates service into a single change event at the same threshold used for the normal check.

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