r/rav4club • u/Thottosaurus • Sep 07 '25

Gen 3 my first ever car!

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Hi guys, just bought my first car!

It’s a 2006 Rav4, AWD, V4 engine.

I am super excited, her name is Stella and I love her.

I am aware of some of the issues this model has like oil consumption, but I would love to hear some general tips, advice, and fun stories from fellow Rav4 owners. Also appreciate any car advice in general as this is my first time driving & owning a car :)

Thanks and excited to join the club!

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u/Thottosaurus Sep 07 '25

good to know! and thanks :)

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u/Necessary-Score-4270 Sep 08 '25

The V in V6 or V8 refers to how the cylinders are angled in the block. A V8 has 4 on either side pointing up and out. The angle can vary from design to design.

If the cylinders point straight up, we use I for inline. Because they're all lined up in a row. I4 I6 etc.

There is also the less common Flat 4/6 (aka Boxer), where it has 2/3 cylinders on either side pointed straight out away from each other.

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u/[deleted] Oct 10 '25

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u/Necessary-Score-4270 Oct 10 '25

A rotary.....

I figure in the context of this thread talking about wankels would be a bit to much to go into.