How to Check Rear Differential Fluid Level 2005-16 Toyota RAV4

What's up guys? I'm Andy from 1A Auto. In this video I'm going to show you how to check the rear differential fluid level on this 2010 Toyota Rav4. If you need parts for your vehicle, click the link in the description and head over to 1aauto.com.

So with the vehicle raised and make sure the vehicle's level. On the passenger side of the differential, there's a fill plug right there and that's how you check the level. We're going to use a 10 millimeter hex bit and then you use a ratchet. Loosen this up. It's on there pretty tight.

It shouldn't be that tight, but it's probably because this one's been on there for a long time. This may never, may never have come out before. All right, so what you want is a good steady stream. It looks like it might be a little bit on the over full side. So we can let that drain out a little bit, but you want the fluid level to be right up to the base of the fill hole.

So that's at the proper level. If you wanted to add some, you can check your owner's manual and get the appropriate type of fluid. It is a good idea to replace this gasket. I don't have a new gasket, so I'm just going to reuse the old one. Insert the fill plug and take the 10 millimeter hex socket and the ratchet and tighten it up. Just want to snug it up, not too tight.

That's good. Now I'll take a little brake parts cleaner and just clean it off. And take a rag, wipe it off, and you're good to go.

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