Toyota RAV4 (3rd generation)
Transmission: Automatic automatic transmission
Model: U660F/U760F
Number of gears: 4 or 5
Type: Hydraulic, with planetary gearbox
Key Features:
* Smooth and fast gear shifting
* Torque converter lock-up for improved fuel economy
* Low gear mode to overcome difficult road conditions (all-wheel drive)
*Manual gear shift function (on some models)
Scope of service:
* Transmission fluid change: 24.6 l (full change with filter)
* Automatic transmission filter replacement: every 120,000 km or as needed
Advantages:
* Reliability
* Durability
* Smooth gear shifting
* Towable
Flaws:
*May be slower than modern automatic transmissions with more gears.
* Some tendency to overheat under heavy loads (such as towing).