Help your 1996 Toyota RAV4 run newer, longer with routine oil changes. Schedule your oil change appointment today.
Looking for oil change recommendations for your 1996 Toyota RAV4? Look no further than Firestone Complete Auto Care! We are experts in car care — not just tires. We know all about motor oil, too. After all, like our maintenance technician Brianna says, “Oil is the blood of the engine. It’s the #1 thing you can do for your car.”
Toyota recommends having your 1996 Toyota RAV4’s motor oil changed at regular intervals. Check the interval for your vehicle mileage in the table above. No matter the mileage, your RAV4 may need its oil changed ASAP if your check engine light is on, you hear knocking sounds coming from the engine, smell oil inside the vehicle, or notice an unusual amount of exhaust. You may also need an oil change more frequently than Toyota recommends if you haul heavy loads, frequent dusty roads, adventure off-road, or go long distances at low speeds. More frequent oil changes generally won't harm your Toyota RAV4. In fact, every oil change is an opportunity to diagnose and treat any other issues, such as bad brakes or a failing battery.
Whether it’s synthetic, conventional, or a blend of both — your local Firestone Complete Auto Care has the right oil for your Toyota RAV4. Toyota has most likely outlined either synthetic or conventional as the best motor oil for your 1996 RAV4. Motor oil reduces friction between engine components, keep the engine cool, and keep harmful substances from building up inside the engine. In an oil change service, an auto technician will change your RAV4’s oil, replace and recycle your used oil and oil filter, check all of your other filters, top-off essential fluids, and perform a free inspection on the rest of your vehicle. You can rest assured knowing that we seek to do what’s best for your RAV4 by considering your driving style, and the number of miles on your odometer.
What motor oils are available at Firestone Complete Auto Care? We carry the best because your RAV4 deserves the best. Consult Toyota's recommendations to select the right 1996 RAV4 oil and talk with a teammate to learn more about our oil options: Quaker State® Advanced Durability™ conventional oil, Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oil, Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil with PurePlus™ Technology, and Shell Rotella® heavy-duty engine oil. With so many motor oil brands in the market, why do we carry these brands? They are champions. For example, Quaker State was shown to provide 2x more protection than the industry standard when tested in taxi fleets across the country. [1] There's also Pennzoil. Pennzoil Synthetics are the most technologically advanced, fully formulated motor oils available and exceed current industry and manufacturer requirements. For heavy-duty engines, there's Shell Rotella. It's made for gasoline and diesel engines that need to survive the toughest working conditions, and is uniquely fortified to offer improved oxidation resistance, heightened performance in extreme temperatures, and increased wear protection. Always refer to Toyota's recommendations before going with a new or different motor oil for your 1996 Toyota RAV4.
The next time your Toyota RAV4 needs an oil change, you know where to go! Your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care has the ideal oil for your RAV4’s engine. We’ve got convenient appointment times to take care of you, with the right oil at the right price. Find out how much your Toyota RAV4 oil change will cost by calling ahead. Make an appointment for an oil change service today and let the oil experts take care of your RAV4's engine. Many stores are open late and on weekends for your convenience.
[1] ILSAC GF-5 represents the latest performance standard set by the International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee (ILSAC), a joint effort of U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers. Most automobile manufacturers are expected to recommend oils that meet ILSAC GF-5. API SN is the most recent service category issued by API’s Lubricants Group. Oils meeting API SN and the new “Resource Conserving” designation meet all ILSAC GF-5 performance requirements.