Toyota RAV4 Mechanical Review
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Here's what's inside the new Toyota RAV4 and how it works! In this video, we check out the 2019 RAV4 from a purely mechanical perspective, taking a detailed look under the hood and underneath the vehicle!
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0:45 Engine
1:53 Air intake
3:37 Electric Variable Valve Timing
4:19 Braking System
5:22 Safety System
5:57 Cooling System
7:28 Underbody
8:48 Oil Change / Lubrication
9:17 Front Suspension
10:12 Front and Rear Brakes
10:36 Rear Suspension
11:56 Exhaust System
12:23 Steering System
12:52 Transmission and Drivetrain
14:13 Fuel and EVAP system
15:14 Blooper
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 comes with a 2.5L A25A-FKS 4 cylinder engine with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Interesting aspects of the new RAV4 include:
- Electric water pump and coolant shut off valves
- Active grille shutter
- EGR system
- High pressure pump for direct injection
- EVAP canister inside the fuel tank
- Brake booster vacuum pump & electric brake booster
- McPherson front suspension
- Multilink rear suspension (TNGA platform)
- Electric steering with rack-mounted motor
- Electric variable valve timing actuator and gearset
- Active engine mounts
- Transfer case, differential and driveshaft for AWD/4WD system
- Transmission fluid is serviceable despite not having a pan
- Airbag door skin pressure sensor
Overall the RAV4 is easy to service for owners wanting to conduct their own maintenance and repairs. The quality of some components is sometimes questionable but on par with what the auto industry has moved towards recently.
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What did you guys think of this mechanical review? What other cars would you like to see?
Skip to section:
0:45 Engine
1:53 Air intake
3:37 Electric Variable Valve Timing
4:19 Braking System
5:22 Safety System
5:57 Cooling System
7:28 Underbody
8:48 Oil Change / Lubrication
9:17 Front Suspension
10:12 Front and Rear Brakes
10:36 Rear Suspension
11:56 Exhaust System
12:23 Steering System
12:52 Transmission and Drivetrain
14:13 Fuel and EVAP system
15:14 Blooper
Cool and nice Idea.. Lexus IS 250 / 300
With this kind of review, you need to move the camera more often instead of just pointing with the toothbrush. Remember, it's not a repair or tear-down video.
Very good review very informative :) thinking to get one. Comparing looking also the Dodge Journey in four cylinder since the Journey has third seat. What can you say about the Journey ? thanks for your input :)
2020 CRV please
Your Camry! My dad got the same one, I'm starting to learn about cars, he doesn't give it any maintenance, so I would love to see you explaining that car so I could put my hands on it 😄
That’s what we call the real car review by someone who actually have the knowledge about the mechanical side of the car rather than someone talking about dual air vent and stuff
Yeah it's a different perspective when you understand how cars work and how it's made
Amen!
Real car reviews not the ones which show the number of USB ports and cup holders. 😁...
Agreed! 😎
LMAO!
Normal people don't care about this stuff unfortunately.
Duh, read the title. Mechanical review.
@@THEGAMINGHELP101 I don't think we are normal people ;]
At last, a PROPER car review. Keep up the good work!
Check out my Corolla review too
SOMEONE GIVE THIS MAN A MEDAL. i just bought a 2019 rav4 adventure. As someone who works on/modifys cars themselves, having this video helps out a ton to understand what work can/needs to be done in the future and most importantly, what can be handled at home. Love that the suspension in this vehicle isn't overly engineered, spark plugs/coils are easy to replace as are on most toyotas. I was previously driving an 01 Pathfinder and although its an awesome vehicle, spark plugs were a bit of a pain to get to.
Thanks I'm glad you appreciate my mechanical perspective on new cars.
You have full knowledge of Mechanics and Auto -electric, thanks for your reviewing
This was an OUTSTANDING review for those of us who are looking to buy a new RAV4 and would like to do at least the routine maintenance on the vehicle ourselves. I'm HUGELY appreciative for the detail you went into in covering each of the vehicle's subsystems. I would love to see more like this.
I'm definitely not mechanical and don't understand half of what you're saying but let me say that I am thoroughly impressed with this review. Thanks for the phenomenal effort to put this review together!!!
I’ve had my 2019 now for 4 years. 60K. New fuel pump replaced on recall. No problems to report at this time. I live in the Colorado mountains. My dealership told me to get the transmission fluid changed soon. Running smoothly.
Awesome!
I know nothing about cars, but I recently bought this exact same one, same year too, 2019, and I want to make the effort to learn everything about it to keep it running smooth for a very long time. Thats how much I love my RAV4 ❤
This is the best technical/mechanical auto review I have ever seen. This is the stuff us gear heads want to know when shopping for a car. I could care less about how many USB ports and what size the back up screen is.Keep up the good work.
Agreed, this is what us gear heads love to see!
It would be neat if I could get insider info on how all this is designed and engineered. Some day...
You have a gift for cramming 20-lbs of incredibly relevant information into 10-lb bags. Keep up this outstanding production! Thank you.
I'm a mechanical type, really enjoyed your review, I bought a 2019 FWD LE and love it, so far the best car I've ever owned. Great review!
Good for you, enjoy that rav4!
Looking at one now for my daughter , thank you , no problems ? Lots of these reviews an issues .
@@speedkar99 rav 4 can be driven trouble free (with maintenance of course), but cant be enjoyed.
The foam cover is to absorb the loud ticking noises from it being direct injected. Volvo and other luxury automakers do that too.
"A quick write off!" great. You must have spent forever and a day editing this video. Well done!!
It sure did take a day off filming and another day of editing and countless days researching to get this together
Welcome to the world of Toyota Hybrids. Front end collision with a shopping cart => easy write off... Thanks!
13:45 "the rear CV shaft...this will not be ready for any real 4 wheeling or anything more challenging than a soccer field" LOL
Omg you actually caught that joke! Good one eh
The RAV4 is a surprisingly good off reader. It’s much better than many Body on Frame SUVs off road because it has good ground clearance, moderate size and weight.
I think most of us were hoping for something a little tougher than a car, but didn't want something as work-specific as a truck. So maybe not off-roading, but could hop the occasional curb or survive a heavily-rutted rural road if need be.
Tell that to my RAV4! It gets me up and down steep forest roads, some fairly rocky "jeep trails" per maps (I certainly classify them as such), across creeks, etc. But it is no rock crawler and I have turned around when it got to that point. But it does exactly what I bought it to do, get me places average vehicles cannot get so I can hike and bike. Great review. Thumbs up.
JJ, pretty sneaky deleting your comment so I can’t reply. I received the email, so I’m going to respond anyway. The 5th Gen RAV4 is more off road capable than many body on frame SUVs. I’ve had mine in the woods in the mud. I was on a game trail, not a gravel road. This would have completely destroyed a Civic or any sedan if it could even get traction. The 5th Gen RAV4 is a tough reinforced unibody utility.
And boom! You answered my question within first 2 minutes of the video, “ now the clicking sound is actually from the direct injectors on warm up.” Thank you kindly!
Love this style of car review. Please do more!
I sure will. Thanks
Great overview on the Rav-4. It is good to see someone not only talking about the various mechanical systems in a car but taking some time to actually point out the actual systems in the vehicle. Great video, keep it up and please continue to present videos on more vehicles.
Thanks, you are right sometimes it's good to have a different perspective
Thank you for holding the broken toothbrush in your hand it really helped me understand the mechanics well
😂 I’m dead 😵
When brush says no more-no more, you break it’s neck and continue your hard work 😂😝
Long live the toothbrush
Dude you should be a teacher at Auto tech school. I would pay just to learn from you
I wish
@@speedkar99 You can through UA-cam paid membership videos
This has to be the best car reviewer on UA-cam! Man, you have to keep doing these reviews. Great job man.
Love this series ! More !
Electronic engine mounts holy moly. Because technology lol
Vacuum controlled engine mounts are nothing new...Lexus has had them for more than 20 years!
@@speedkar99 r they reliable as normal mounts?
@@speedkar99 How reliable are these vacuum controlled engine mounts?
holy shit! i was just looking for videos on how to change engine oil, but i stumbled on a video with a guy who probably hacked into toyota databases and stole all the diagrams and specs and made a video talking about them in detail in 15mins! Toyota should hire this guy as a sales associate and turn every single customer into a mechanic. Nicely done!
Glad you found me
Now this is what us car people NEEDED to see
Thanks. I'll do more. What cars?
Amazing knowledge you have and good explanations to underbody parts. You put all the rest of the car channels to shame. This is what I want from a car review channel. Keep up the good work...
Thanks. I'll have more mechanical reviews later in the year once the lockdown is over.
Review the Acura 2015-2020 TLX 4 cylinder
More new car mechanical review, would increase the viewers to your kind channel 👍
I would be honoured
So glad i found this channel. Perfect compliment to the less analytic scotty and the least analytic doug
That's one way to put it 🤣
I must say, You are very fit and quite healthy, no shortness of breath when doing under the car review. 👍
Finally a Review I dont regret to watch from the beggining to the end. Thanks!
Awesome!
Please do the hybrid version too. That would be awesome!
i was thinking exactly the same thing. speedkar may or may not have expertise in that.
This was an excellent video and infinitely better than other off the shelf reviews that focus on the basics.
At least no CVT on this model
And I can change the fluid myself
@@speedkar99 is cvt gear good in toyotas? As good as earlier auto gears?
Yeah but it's got the dodgy 8 speed transmission.Problems showing up on those now.
@@tolrem
I have a 2020 and the 8 speed has been very smooth for me. Might be an issue for some, probably not widespread
The 8 speed in this car is junk...google 2019 rav4 transmission problems
Now this is how you do a useful review. The shade thrown at auto motive journalist was appropriate.
Haha
Well I try to come at it from a different angle
I love all your videos but these reviews are so fantastic man! You deserve wayyyy more views.
I don't know how popular it would be, but i would love to see you review older cars like a 90's Celica or something cheap that younger adults would be looking for.
Good idea. My fear is taking things off might break because of rust though
@@speedkar99 I trust in your abilities. Nothing a toothbrush and your brothers underwear won't fix!
Bravo! Finally what I was looking for. Mechanical review, not a 100 min discussion of "how much head room is available for passengers in the third row".
Glad you found it. Im planning to continue these reviews in the summer
Nailed it! Finally some useful information about these cars.
Awesome, glad it helped
these types of reviews are way better than "driving dynamic" reviews. Talking speed is about right, people don't know what your taking about wont know it anyways.
Oh boy, at last! Another mechanical review! Good I didn't miss it. Man, I'm gonna enjoy it!!! Wooohooo!!!
Glad you enjoyed it and appreciate my work
I have a 2020 RAV4. Didn't know it had both fuel injection systems. I like the plastic under the front end. It keeps things cleaner. You can buy Mobil 1 0W-16 at Walmart. I changed the original oil and filter using Toyota oil and filter for the warranty. I think Toyota used Mobil 1 at the one year " First oil change." The actual first oil change was in May of last year. "Oil is cheap, engines are expensive!"
Many things I've noticed in 15 months of ownership. One I like is put the key in the ignition (mine is the base unit, no hybrid or extra flashy stuff) and before you turn the key on, the fuel pump primes the system. You can hear it. I replaced the interior lighting from dull incandescent bulbs to LED bulbs. Much better at night. The electric P/S is so nice and smooth! No pump, hoses, fluid, rack valves or other problems! I put Weather Tech floor mats front and rear, also cargo mat with the drop down "bib" to protect the outside. Last item is the upper cargo cover over the rear cargo area. Keeps things "under cover." Fuel mileage is very good. I like the MPG gauge between the tach and speedo. You can keep the "right now" mileage high which helps at the gas pump.
Surprisingly peppy engine, with good acceleration! Step into the gas, it takes off quickly! However let up quickly after stepping into it, there's a definite amount of lag time before the transmission shifts to a higher gear, so the engine is left at a higher RPM. It is a light weight unibody vehicle which means you hear the road and feel the bumps while driving. But OVERALL, I'm very impressed with the vehicle and like it a lot! And the SiriusXM radio is GREAT also!
Awesome. Hope it lasts you a while
wicked man, that is a really awesome breakdown!
Thanks
Finally a proper review. So sick of reviewers going on about soft touch surfaces and snotty attitudes towards anything but the highest priced specs. THAN YOU
Really awesome...I own a 2020 rav4,was looking for something like your review, so glad to find your channel, you've a new subscriber, keep up the good work!
Thanks , lots more to come
this was the most thorough and detailed engine review I've ever seen. Thank you
I adjusted playback speed to .75 so my brain could keep up! Great video.
Haha, how does it sound in slow motion?
I like the way you highlight the weak points and whether or not a future repair will be difficult or not
Fantastic video! I have a ‘19 RAV4 Adventure. At about 15K miles, no complaints. Great car and awesome fuel mileage for an SUV... well over 30 MPG
Good to know how they are holding up. 15K miles in less than a year 👍
I have 123,000 miles on my 2019 Rav4 Adventure AWD.
I like that it's one of the few engines left on SUVs of this class that still uses an aspirated engine. That's especially important on the hybrid. I honestly have no idea why you'd stick a turbo in a hybrid car, with all those thermal cycles. Toyota definitely knows what they're doing.
Very informative and your insight and expertise is impressive. In addition to the overview, more commentary about potential problems related to mechanical design would be very beneficial to your subscribers. Good job.
Thanks for the suggestion
Foam engine cover, I would assume for NVH noise reduction, kinda smart actually.
That was beyond a doubt the best, most useful car review I've ever seen. Exactly what I want to know. The stroller humor stuff is an added bonus! Subscribing
Thanks
I tried to make it relevant with the strollers 😉
Number of strollers... soccer field acceleration... Great review. Not so sure I'm a fan of Toyota's new emphasis on on-demand, electric pumps & components or the ever-widening use of plastics, but your videos, THOSE I'm a great fan of. I miss the multi-tool, once known as an angle grinder, but now famous as various sizes of sockets, snap ring pliers and so much more, but this IS a new vehicle after all.
Ah the grinder will make a return very soon. Check out my behind the scenes footage on Instagram to see what I grinded apart last weekend.
This is absolutely fantastic! Keep it up with these types of mechanical reviews. I have a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid and have been very curious about this type of a review.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm looking into more cars to review
This review was a breath of fresh air. I don't care how many suitcases I can fit in the damn thing, I just wanna know how hard it would be to work on.
Thanks. More to come.
I don't know about Walmart, but you can find 0W16 motor oil on Amazon, either Toyota genuine oil or Castrol and Penzoil. So no big deal.
Toyota oil is made by Mobile 1.
Please, continue doing your awesome job. This type of reviews is what a car buyer needs. Thanks.
You are very welcome. I will continue in 2020
Thank you for this in depth review. Great work breaking everything down. I look forward to your future videos and even though it seems scary that there is so much technology on these newer vehicles. We still have to learn how to maintain them because we know darn well mechanics cost an arm and a leg. Thank you again for everything.
I'm glad you found my reviews and appreciate it. Thanks
I had a rodent in my engine compartment and need to do some inspection and clean up. For that unintended purpose, this video is amazing.
Interesting
I like the foam engine cover, its a super cheap way to deter countless dealer hours diagnosing the naturally ticking and tapping of direct injection from concerned owners
I don't mind it...but at least put a pretty plastic over it...
Mechanical reviews is a must for diy guys when shopping new cars. Great reviews!
Yep, I'm sure it'll help alot decide down the road! Thanks
More of these speedkar99 these are awesome! All the details from a mechanical point of view
Thanks for the encouragement
OMG, you are the best in explaining the engine by far. Nobody does that. Everybody who reviewed the car then glossed over the engine. I love your video. By the way, you got some serious bugs stuck to your radiator fins :(.
Thanks. I'm trying to do something that no one has covered, yet still exciting for us technical People to see
Keep up the informative vids bro... Great as always
Thanks bro
As someone who is trying to learn about cars this review is gold. More reviews like this please!
YO.. THIS IS AN AWESOME REVIEW!!!
DO ONE ON 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA!DO THIS FOR EVERY MANUFACTURER!!
Thanks.
I sure will.
I'm looking at Hyundai / Kia models next.
a NON TURBO engine, direct and port injected, that puts it at the top of my list for a new vehicle purchase!
Good list
That’s the main reason I bought a 2021 RAV4 Limited.😎
Have you done any videos where you do a sort of wrap up on a specific group of vehicles you have reviewed with overall pros/cons? I would be very interested in your opinion of which is the best engineered, based on mechanics, predicted reliability, etc. CX-5, Rav4, and Santa Fe are often reviewed together, but of course they do not go into the kind of detail that you're doing.
Yes, that would be very helpful for us!
Love the detailed look at the engineering.
That engine layout under the engine cover is way neater than the Ford Escape, which no longer has a cover and it looks like crap.
Really enjoyed the review. I was going to suggest putting a summary of the mechanical features described, but I just noticed you already did that in the video description. Hope you can get a steady supply of cars to continue to do these type of reviews.
Also pinned in the top comment
This is great. We need more reviews at this level.
Thanks. I'm looking forward to it too...the question is...what car? ,🤔
Personally, I’d like to see the Ford Escape since it would make a nice comparison to the RAV4 video. Overall, it is nice to see these technical breakdowns of common vehicles. Most channels that go into tech specs concentrate on exotic cars that only rich and upper middle class people can buy.
We have a 2015 Mazda CX-9 with the Ford Cyclone 3.7 engine. Made it to 83,000 miles before the water pump went out and ruined the engine because it's located inside the timing cover. Glad to see Toyota didn't make that bonehead mistake with their engines.
The Nissan V6 also uses the same design. However, the water pump is not in the middle of the engine nor stressed by the timing chain.
Thanks for clearing up my concern for that ticking sound on cold start up
very good, this is the type of video I'd be looking for when buying my next vehicle. I want to know how hard it will be do regular maintenance on it!
Agreed this is Vital knowledge
Outstanding review!!! Never have I watched any YT automotive review video PACKED with so much facts and information.
Thanks. More to come
The “beauty cover” over the engine I don’t really care about, I took mine off my Corolla. Must admit though I’m not too crazy about a plastic valve cover. Plastic gets old, dries out, cracks, and will eventually need to be replaced as the vehicle ages. Valve covers are an easy morning to remove and replace but still, I prefer metal.
Same here. Metal for me, but hey cars have had plastic valve covers for a while now with not too many issues
Cars are made so throw away now- plastic is ruining the world because its made to fail. Our cars should cost half because of all the cheap plastic.
Gray Swan I agree. It’d be one thing if you could still get a brand new car for $3,000 but obviously those days are gone and are not coming back.
I wouldn't worry about the plastics. Automakers know which plastics will last. My 2001 ford escape uses a plastic valve cover and intake and have never had any leaks or warping.
The humor in these videos is great
Haha I'm glad you catch on
It's good to know Toyota doesn't have oil dilution problems😁
It sure is. Time will tell how this engine does.
Non turbo.
It only just occurred to me the other day that the toothbrush, undies and other regular cast members are examples of the most neglected of the 3Rs: Reuse!
I appreciate you reusing things considered "trash", comrade. It is in every way wise and moral.
Yep I hate wasting
Now this is my kind of car review!
A+ thank you! Subscribed!
You are welcome.
Hoping to have another one out next week.
You should review the Acura 2015-2020 Acura TLX 4 cylinder
Great reviews ! You review exactly I want to know before buying a car I plan to drive for at least 15 years.
Thanks, it should help alot of buyers out there, new or used
would like review on 2019 rav4 hybrid
Alot of people want to review the hybrid haha....what's so interesting?
@@speedkar99 The hybrid is the one outselling just about every vehicle on the street. The gas rav4 is fine, but it's not the main attraction. People would appreciate your approach and perspective.
speedkar99 because it’s AWD by default with better power, low RPM turk and still better efficiency. And only 800 bucks for all that.
way better than normal review thats all over the internet
Need more reviews like this. Maybe Rav 4 hybrid?
If I can get my hands on any hybrid sure!
That would be great
Active front air ducts, active engine mounts, aerodynamic parts, advanced rear suspension. Toyota is upping their game for a soccer mom vehicle.
Upping the game? More like playing catchup
"good luck finding 0w16 at Walmart" . You're right but I bet any money the dealer just throws 0w20 or 5w20 in it
Bulk oil
@@speedkar99 I did just buy 0w-16 at Walmart for it today.
I worked at a shameful shop attached to an infamous corporate villain that you are surely familiar with and we were told to just fill 'em with 0w20. I learned a lot in that shop, all concluding with: DO YOUR OWN MAINTENANCE IF YOU WANT YOUR CAR TO LAST.
When all new toyotas use 0w16 why would a dealer service center will have a problem buying 0w16 in bulk?
Walmart has 0w16.
The best part of this video is the jeep commercial.
Amazing channel, I subbed, clicked like video!
Thanks for subscribing.
Cool video. Informative for most. On a side note. That foam engine cover isn't just any foam. Its engineered for heat dissipation as well as sound damping due to the loud direct injectors. A ton of people who have never heard direct injectors think their motor has a tick
Great review man!
Thanks man
We need more real reviews like this not the fake car review that are out there keep it up man love the videos
Dang, that was really good!!
It sure was. Thanks
Excellent review. I'm amazed at your encyclopedic knowledge of the car!
Thanks. I do alot of research before these reviews
My local Walmart sells 0w16 oil now.
Good to know. What state?
@@speedkar99 California
You are a better car reviewer than others pretending to be... Just minimized that hand "Chris Fix"gesture..
Thanks. I'm glad you appreciate
okay? im 15 mins in still waiting for cup holder and door bin review
Wrong video buddy
Should be a very reliable, durable vehicle. No real failure points, and everything's pretty easily accessible (except for the steering rack). Great job, Toyota (and speedkar99).
The steering rack is electric and they shouldn’t fail as often as the Fords do.
I would love to donate to your patreon (if you have one) for you post an in-depth mechanical review of the new Mazda6 Turbo please?
I need to setup my patreon.
If I can get the car then sure...right now that's the challenge
Considering what this video is and who it is intended for, I would say it’s very good well done 👍
I was just in Walmart and saw 0w-16 Full Synthetic oil :-)
Mobil 1 has 0w-16 Full Synthetic oil............ so does Canadian Tire if you're in Canada.
@@henryhonda8408 just bought 5 jugs mobil 1 synthetic 0w16 on sale at canadian tire $30 each
Awesome review! Please do one on the 2018+ ford 2.7
Sure!