2017 Toyota RAV4 Maintenance

Maintain Your Toyota RAV4

Take care of your Toyota RAV4 and it'll take care of you. Schedule an appointment for routine maintenance today.

2017 Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Schedule

What is the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule for a 2017 Toyota RAV4? Find maintenance info for your vehicle.

Scheduled Maintenance for Your 2017 Toyota RAV4

What is the recommended maintenance schedule for the 2017 Toyota RAV4?

Here’s Why 2017 Toyota RAV4 Scheduled Maintenance Matters

You want your Toyota RAV4 to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your RAV4 could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine RAV4 maintenance. Just follow your 2017 Toyota RAV4 maintenance schedule!

Toyota knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your RAV4 running for longer, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2017 Toyota RAV4 problems later.

Essential Maintenance to Keep Your Toyota RAV4 Running Newer, Longer

Bring your 2017 Toyota RAV4 to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your RAV4’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 2017 Toyota RAV4. If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your RAV4 may need a replacement battery sooner. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Toyota RAV4 battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Toyota RAV4 won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 2017 Toyota RAV4 engine. See Toyota's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2017 RAV4 in the chart at the top of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2017 Toyota RAV4.

Routine upkeep for your Toyota RAV4 suspension and steering system can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, perform Toyota RAV4 suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your Toyota RAV4's steering system require regular maintenance.

Without routine Toyota RAV4 maintenance, you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Toyota RAV4’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Need a new Toyota RAV4 radiator? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2017 Toyota RAV4 maintenance.

We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.

2017 Toyota RAV4 Maintenance Q&A

Take an active role in maintaining your 2017 Toyota RAV4. Get answers to common Toyota RAV4 maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • When should I have Toyota RAV4 alignment checked? Check your car for pothole damage! If you’ve recently hit a pothole (or even if you don’t remember hitting one… they can be sneaky!) check your tire treads, tire sidewalls, and wheels for damage. Potholes can also knock your car out of alignment, so have your alignment checked if you suspect you’ve driven over a rough patch of road lately.
  • When should I switch my Toyota RAV4 to high mileage oil? If your Toyota RAV4 has ticked past 75,000 miles, consider switching to high mileage oil at your next oil change to give your engine what it needs to go another 75,000 (or more!). High mileage oil: make it a high priority!
  • Can I ignore dashboard lights on my Toyota? Because there might be a problem under the hood. Those warning lights are there for a reason! As soon as you notice that one’s illuminated, take your Toyota RAV4 to Firestone Complete Auto Care so you can address any small problems long before they worsen.