{"id":250403,"date":"2022-05-18T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T09:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/?p=250403"},"modified":"2022-04-12T02:42:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T23:42:50","slug":"tuning-toyota-rav-4-simple-improvements-to-the-popular-crossover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/auto.inform.com.de\/en\/tuning-toyota-rav-4-simple-improvements-to-the-popular-crossover\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuning Toyota Rav 4 – simple improvements to the popular crossover"},"content":{"rendered":"

In most cases, Toyota Rav 4 tuning<\/strong> involves superficial body changes and the refinement of some details in the engine compartment of the car. However, before you start upgrading, you should make sure that your crossover is suitable for installing new parts. It directly depends on the year of manufacture of the Japanese car.<\/p>\n

1 2008 RAV 4 suspension, transmission and engine improvements<\/h2>\n

Compared to newer Toyota Rav 4 models, crossovers released in 2008 lend themselves to tuning much better. This is due to the rather weak suspension system. Initially, it is equipped with outdated regulators, which quickly fail. The owners of the RAV 4 in 2008 claim that they had to replace the element 2-3 years after buying a car from the salon. Parts from the 2013 Prado model are perfect for replacing regulators. They are much more reliable and able to withstand heavy loads when driving in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n

Another element worth replacing in Toyota Rav 4 is the air filter. To do this, you need to purchase a device with zero resistance to aerodynamics. For the purpose of replacement, TRD parts are perfect, as well as original elements from the Toyota RAV 4, released in 2014. When replacing the standard filter, your SUV will not add much power, but it will feel much more confident when changing gears frequently in the city.<\/p>\n

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Toyota Rav 4 air filter replacement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Very often, owners of Rav 4 2008 complain about antifreeze leakage. To solve this problem, experts advise replacing the stock expansion tank cap. To do this, you can use parts from Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga or the same Toyota Prado. The owner can only replace the lid, or install a completely new tank. The main thing is that the cars in which you “borrow” the part are not released after 2012.<\/p>\n

Minor changes should also be made to the exhaust system of the 2008 Toyota RAV 4. To begin with, it is worth modifying the exhaust manifold, replacing all gaskets and regulators. In the process of tuning the exhaust system, it will also be necessary to replace the standard muffler with a design<\/a> for the release of treated gases. Such devices began to be installed on Rav 4 in 2012 and 2013. They have optimal geometry and improved dressing inside. This design passes processed gases much better and adds about 9-10 liters to the car. with. power.<\/p>\n

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Design for the exhaust of treated gases<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we can see, tuning the 2008 RAV 4 crossover does not require drastic interventions. However, this issue should be taken very carefully, since ignoring the replacement of at least one gasket will clog the entire system. After completing the above operations, you will notice how your car will become more frisky, confidently overtaking the improved counterparts of 2012-2014.<\/p>\n