Routine maintenance involves keeping your engine oil clean and clear. Your RAV4's engine can easily get hurt by abrasive particles like sand and dirt that can enter the system as well as carbon and sludge that build up in the crankcase over time. The 2017 Toyota RAV4 oil filter your SUV has installed protects the engine and prolongs the oil's life by filtering out those harmful bits and storing them so they can be discarded later.
All oil filters have a pleated filter media, but the 2017 RAV4 doesn't use a spin-on style. Instead, it uses a cartridge-type filter that's changed from the topside of the engine along with O-rings that seal the housing and oil filter cover. It should be replaced every time you change the engine oil, and it's crucial that the new filter is exactly like the old one or it can't do its job right.
To ensure your filter fits like it should, shop according to your vehicle's information. At AutoZone, you'll find a 2017 RAV4 oil filter, wrench, or oil filter cover in no time at all. And when you need your parts sooner rather than later, select convenient options like Free Next Day Delivery or Same Day Pickup.
