is350WHT

I just got a new RAV4 V6 Sport 2x4 as a third car.
Didn't mean to but ended up with White/Black just
like my IS350...

Will post pictures of them side by side soon.

So far, while not as quick as the Lexus, it does feel
similar drive wise (minus the view). Anyone know off hand
if I can use the same tools and filter elements for
oil changes of both cars? I haven't done an oil change
yet.

Thanks.

gsrthomas

iTrader: (1)

Since you have the new RAV4. Why dont you just open the hood, look down into the engine bay and see if you can see the silver oil canister housing??

I think YOU would be best to answer your own question since 99.9% of people on here probably dont have the new RAV4 in their garage.

hengkoy

Congrats! Guess what, we will have the exact same cars! I said "will" because my IS350 is still on order, but we picked up the RAV4 about 2 weeks ago. I also got the RAV4 V6 Sport 2x4-but ours is Black/Black. My IS350 will also be Obsidian/Black. The RAV4 and IS350 have the same size engine, and I must say I'm impressed with RAV4's power. You mentioned it's not as quick as the IS350.. I guess I'm in for a pleasant surprise when I pick up my IS.

Sorry can't help you on the change oil department, I'm planning on taking my cars to the dealer.

is350WHT

I'm probably going to have to investigate this myself. I was hoping someone already knows, otherwise, don't bother as I can find out when the time comes

I suspect the part numbers are different since ones a Toyota and the other's a Lexus but hoping they are the same so I don't have to keep track which is which

I am spending too much time with the RAV4, the IS350 is
jealous

linh811

I use a toyota filter in my lexus

CAIFAN_64

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Did you know that the RAV4 V6 shares the same engine as the IS350??? so basically is the same engine the only difference is that the RAV4 V6 engine is tuned to less
performance:
Lexus IS350 has the GR engine 2GR-FSE-- 306 hp
Toyota V6 Rav4 has the GR engine 2GR-FE--269 hp

istundra

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It'll be nice if the Rav4 can be tuned to be as fast as the IS350 on the drag strip.

linh811

can a rav4 outrun an is250?

Koofteh

^ Hmm, good question. I doubt it... it has got 60 more horsepower than the IS250 but it's also probably quite heavy due to the 4WD systems.

269hp is a respectable amount though for a RAV4....

linh811

isn't there a FWD only version? theoretically less drivetrain loss than RWD...

Koofteh

I figured the V6 RAV would be the AWD model since it's the premium trim... I guess the OP does say his car is a 2x4 though. I dunno...

Ramon

It isn't the same engine at all, other than displacement and the # of cylinders, there isn't much else that's the same. Different heads, no direct injection, different compression ratio.

4TehNguyen

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yea the v6 one can

ben_r_

Yea seriously! Its a mini SUV! How much power do you need in it?