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Toyota Rav4 A/C refrigerant type and capacity

GarageDex's A/C data shows the 2016 to 2018 Toyota Rav4 (4 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.; Gas/Electric) uses 15.84 oz of R-134a refrigerant with PAG Oil compressor oil.

Shop R-134a Match the type on your under-hood decal

Key takeaways

  • 2016 to 2018 Toyota Rav4: 15.84 oz of R-134a, 2.4 oz of PAG Oil oil.
  • The charge is a full-system amount; a top-off adds far less.
  • Do not mix refrigerant types or oils.
  • A system that is empty has a leak - fix it before charging.
Toyota Rav4 A/C refrigerant and oil by year
YearsEngineRefrigerantChargeCompressor oil
2016 to 20184 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.; Gas/ElectricR-134a15.84 ozPAG Oil 2.4 oz
2014All Eng.; ElectricR-134a15.84 ozPAG Oil 2.4 oz
20134 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46
20124 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46 4.86 oz
20126 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46 4.86 oz
2009 to 20114 Cyl. 2.5 Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46 4.5 oz
2009 to 20116 Cyl. 3.5 Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46 4.5 oz
2007 to 2008All Eng.R-134a16 ozPAG-46 4.5 oz
2001 to 2006All Eng.R-134a19 ozPAG-46 7 oz
1996 to 2000All Eng.R-134a25 ozPAG-46 7 oz

Recharge supplies for your Toyota Rav4

Buy the refrigerant type shown for your year and confirm it against the under-hood decal. R-1234yf cans cost more and need a matching coupler.

R-134aR-134a recharge can with a gaugeShop cans Manifold gauge setReads high and low side pressure properlyShop gauges Leak detection kitFind the leak before you spend on refrigerantShop kits

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Source: Four Seasons - Compressor / System Refrigerant & Lubricant Specs. The under-hood A/C decal is the primary source for your exact car - it overrides any table. Charges assume a clean system with a new drier.