When choosing a battery on the RAV4, you need to consider the type of power unit, the operating conditions of the car and the quality of the assembly of the power source. Replacing the battery
Engine specifications for the Toyota RAV 4
Japanese manufacturers have produced 4 generations of Toyota RAV 4 SUV. The first models were produced from 1994 to 2000 with a gasoline engine of 2.0 liters, rated at 150 hp. Second generation crossovers - 2000-2005 years of production were equipped with standard power units of 1.8-2.4 liters. Generation 3 models (2005-2010) had engines of 2.0 to 3.5 liters.
The fourth generation of the Toyota RAV 4 was equipped with these types of engines:
3ZR-FE - gasoline engine, volume - 0 liters, power - 150 hp, aggregates with manual transmission and variator.
2AR-FE - gasoline engine, volume - 5 liters, power - 180 hp, works with an automatic transmission.
2AR-FTV - 2-liter diesel engine, power - 124 hp, aggregates with automatic transmission.
2AD-FTV - 2.2-liter diesel engine, capacity - 150 hp, works with automatic transmission.
Knowing these parameters, the owner of the car can properly choose and buy a battery Toyota RAV4.
What battery to put on the RAV 4 diesel
Parameters of the battery on the Toyota RAV 4:
size - 30.6x17.5x22.2 cm;
capacity - 90-100 Ah.
The OEM battery for the Toyota RAV 4 diesel car is installed by the Japanese manufacturer Furukawa Battery. Starting current - 735A, capacity - 80 Ah.
Comparative characteristics of different battery models for the RAV4
The battery for the gasoline Toyota RAV 4 size 23.8x12.9x22.5 cm is not supplied to the markets of Russia. They are successfully replaced by batteries that are suitable for crossovers of the first 2 generations: size 23.6x12.8x22 cm, capacity from 45 to 59 Ah, amperage - 430-570 A.
The most common and affordable models:
Joker 55B24L - capacity - 45 Ah, amperage - 430A. The battery is slightly different in size - 23.8x12.9x22.7 cm, but this does not affect the performance characteristics.
Solite 50 Rs - capacity - 50 Ah, amperage - 470 A.
AlphaLine 52 R - capacity - 52 Ah, amperage - 480 A.
AlphaLine 55 R - capacity - 55 Ah, amperage - 500 A.
AlphaLine Ultra 59R - capacity - 59 Ah, amperage - 550 A.
There is a second type of batteries for crossover RAV 4 for gasoline models from 1995-2001, 2002-2003, 2004-2005, 2006 and 2007, 2009 and 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 production years: dimensions - 24.2x17.5x19 cm, voltage - 430-680 A, capacity - 50-62 Ah. These batteries are often found with the reverse arrangement of minus and plus terminals.
Models:
"Auto Fan" 55R and 60R - domestic battery with a capacity of 55-60 Ah, voltage - 520-470 A.
Bosch S3 005 - capacity - 56 Ah, starting current - 480 A, alternating polarity.
Varta Blue D24 - battery with reversed polarity, capacity - 60 Ah, current capacity - 560 A.
Moll M3plus 62R - battery of German manufacturer, 62Ah/600A.
Varta AGM D52 - 60Ah/680A.
The third type of battery on the gasoline RAV 4, which is suitable for cars 2013, 2014, 2015-2017, 2018-2019 years of production - dimensions - 23.2x17.3x22.5 cm, amperage - from 550 to 670 A, capacity - 60-78 Ah.
Models:
Asian Horse 60R - 60Ah/540A.
Afa Asia 60R - 60Ah/510A.
Globatt Ace 75D23L - 65Ah/680A.
TAB Polar S 65R - 65Ah/650A.
AlphaLine Ultra 78R - 78Ah/750A.
Characteristics of the battery Toyota RAV 4 diesel is slightly different from models with a gasoline engine. Often used dimensions: dimensions -30.6x17.5x22.5, 30.1x17.5x22, 30.3x17.3x22.5 cm, capacity - 80 Ah, starting current - 750A.
Common models: Joker 105D31L, Mega Calcium 115D31L, Solite 95R and AlphaLine Ultra 105R.
Tips for choosing a battery
For a long battery life, its capacity should match the parameters of the car. If the car is equipped with a large number of additional equipment, the generator can not cope with the load, and the battery will quickly deteriorate.
Experienced drivers do not recommend buying dry batteries, as they are filled with electrolyte only once - during production, contain special additives and are considered to be unreliable.
Do not buy a battery that is too cheap. It is possible that it has been in storage for a long time, so it is sold below market value. Such a battery will not last long.
The price of the question
When choosing a battery, it is necessary to take into account the operating conditions of the car. Do not take an expensive battery with a good starting current, if the car is used in a hot climate. On old domestic cars or foreign cars will suit the cheap version ("Tyumensky Bear" (55Ah) - 3100 rubles, "Vozhak" (55Ah) - 2900 rubles).
Expensive models are suitable for high-class cars and are needed to operate the car in low-temperature conditions - for regions where winters are -30-40 degrees (Varta (55Ah) - 5100 rubles, Bosch S4 (55Ah) - 5500 rubles).
Buy a battery from trusted suppliers and avoid variants with underpricing from dubious manufacturers.
Not starting, change the battery
Replacement of the power source is easily made with your own hands in "home" conditions.
Necessary tools
To perform the work, you need to prepare the following tools:
a set of wrenches;
screwdriver;
sandpaper;
rags.
You may need a brush to remove debris.
Procedure
To replace the battery it is necessary:
Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the handbrake and open the hood.
Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen and remove the terminals: first the minus terminal and then the plus terminal. Reverse disconnection can cause a short circuit.
Use a 10 mm wrench to unscrew and remove the battery mounting bar, which is located at the top of the battery.
Remove the old battery.
Use a brush and a rag to clean the seat for the power supply.
Clean the terminals of oxide with sandpaper.
After all the work is done, the new battery should be installed by securing it with the special strip, connect the terminals (firstly the plus and then the minus) and tighten well with a wrench.
Possible difficulties
De-energizing the battery on the RAV 4 can cause locking of the car radio system. However, a couple of hours after connecting the battery data will be restored and stored in the on-board computer memory.
The last generations of cars are equipped with an additional sensor Intelligent-Battery, installed on the minus terminal, which protects from ECU resets in case of power failure.
How to know the battery charging time
The approximate battery charging time is 9 hours. To determine that the battery is charged, you need to measure the voltage with a voltmeter. It should be between 12.5 V and 12.9 V.
To determine the charge, you can use an areometer. To do this, it is sufficient to measure the density of the electrolyte. It should correspond to the norms for winter - 1.28 g/cm3, for summer - 1.25 g/cm3.
For normal operation of the car, it is necessary to be able to select quality batteries that will last a long time.
