# 2002 Toyota RAV4 - Fuel tank

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-fuel-tank/128971>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota\
**Created:** [November 16, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-fuel-tank/128971 "2018-11-16T18:24:15Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![bernard13](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bernard13/32/13861_2.png) [@bernard13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bernard13)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-fuel-tank/128971/1 "2018-11-16T18:24:15Z")

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We have a 2002 Toyota RAV 4 with about 160K miles on it. The mechanic- who I trust and has done good work before- says the fuel tank is rusted out and needs to be replaced, at a cost of about $1000. A friend suggested asking about a used fuel tank. Even if we could get the price on that down to $500 to replace and repair fuel tank… would it be worth it given the age of the car and the miles on it?

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-fuel-tank/128971/2 "2018-11-16T18:47:53Z")

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You could look for a used tank. But new tanks can be had, depending on source, for under $200. There are additional parts that may require replacement, filler neck, sending unit, fuel pump, and/

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-fuel-tank/128971/3 "2018-11-16T18:52:12Z")

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To complete my response:  
tank strap.  
As far as is it worth it? You would have to decide that, with a rusted out fuel tank chances are you have other rust issues that will compromise the safety and longevity of the vehicle.

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**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-fuel-tank/128971/4 "2018-11-16T20:30:01Z")

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Seems steep! I had a tank replaced on a full size Chevy some years back for $365 including labor.

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2018, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-rav4-fuel-tank/128971/5 "2018-11-16T20:44:38Z")

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The labor guide shows 4 hours labor to replace the fuel tank if the vehicle has all wheel drive plus 0.7 hour to clean the tank. If you get a used tank for free it will cost $500 to have it installed.