Toyota RAV-4 2.4i

Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Toyota RAV-4 2.4i has been produced from October, 2003 to January, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 161 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Toyota RAV4 2003 - 2006 version and torque 224 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too  ...  This Toyota RAV4 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-20, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Toyota RAV-4 2.4i has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears. Toyota has full-time all wheel drive with viscous coupling locking center differential and can have optional Torsen limited-slip rear differential.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Toyota RAV-4 2.4i fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.6 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 56 litres or 14.8 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 640 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there are also two other Toyota RAV4 versions - with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4i AT), and with manual gearbox (Toyota RAV-4 2.4i MT 4x4) available:
  • Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4i AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
  • Toyota RAV-4 2.4i MT 4x4 manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.8 litres per 100 km
Toyota RAV4 2.4 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Toyota RAV4 2003

Toyota RAV-4 2.4i technical data

Model: Toyota RAV-4 2.4i
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2003. October ... 2006. January 
Engine: 2362 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 161 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 224 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: no data Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.4 (combined) 10.6 (urban) 8.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 56 litres (14.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.20m (length) 1.74m (width) 1.68m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.7 meters
Ground clearance: 170 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 400 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1909 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1854 kg

Toyota RAV-4 2.4i engine 2AZ-FE

Engine reliability and common problems:

A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km).
Engine displacement 2362 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 96 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

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Timing chain change interval 150,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Toyota RAV-4 2.4i oil type 5W-20, 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.8 litres (7.2 quarts)
Power 145 - 170 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 215 - 225 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 19 years
Engine also used on Toyota Previa Toyota Camry

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Toyota RAV4 crossover [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Toyota RAV-4 1.8 16v VVT-i 2WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.6 seconds

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 16v VVT-i 4WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.0 D4-D 4WD Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.0 Diesel 116 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2003 2.4i Jan 2003 — Dec 2005 2.4 Petrol 161 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.4i 4x4 Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.4 Petrol 161 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Toyota RAV-4 2.4i 4x4 Oct 2003 — Jan 2006 2.4 Petrol 161 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Toyota RAV4 2003 reviews
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