1996 TOYOTA AVALON fuel tank capacity

11 4Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num-
ber or rating lower than stated above will
cause persistent heavy knocking. If se-
vere, this will lead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady sp
eed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, now and then, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is no cause
for concern.
GASOLINES CONTAINING DETER-
GENT ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends use of gasolines
that contain detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
For further details, ask your Toyota dealer
or a local gasoline retailer.
GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE
Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary-Butyl Ether) are available in
the market. If you use a gasoline mixed
with MTBE, make certain that it does
not contain more than 15 % of MTBE. If the use of gasolines containing MTBE
causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel
economy, you should discontinue the use
of fuels containing MTBE.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be
sure that it is unleaded, has an octane
rating no lower than 87 and does not
contain more than 10 % ethanol.
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasolines containing methanol. If you use
gasoline containing methanol, use only
gasoline meeting the requirements above
and also containing less than 5 % metha-
nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors for methanol.
NOTICE
Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel sys-
tem damage or vehicle perfor- mance problems.
If driveability problems are en-countered (poor hot starting, va-porizing, engine knock, etc.), dis-continue the use.
Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gasohol may causepaint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal.)
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190Model:
1MZ-FE
Type:
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
87.5 x 83.0 (3.44 x 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2995 (182.8) Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Oc-
tane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87)
or higher. For improved vehicle per-
formance, the use of premium
unleaded gasoline with a Research
Octane Num ber of 96 (Octane Rating
91) or higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 70 (18.5, 15.4) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15' 0.25 (0.006'0.010)
Exhaust 0.25 '0.35 (0.010' 0.014)
Spark plug type: NIPPONDENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
oughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf: Generator belt
115 + 10
Power steering pump belt
115 + 20
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.): With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Fuel
Engine Service specifications
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Publication No. OM22481U
Part No. 01999-22481
Printed in Japan 09- 9901- 02
Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 60 . . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your engine stalls while driving 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break- in period 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Complete index 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED GASOLINE, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87)
or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher
is recommended.
See page 113 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil: API SH, Energy- Conserving IIº multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
See page 168 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
)-ll
Tire information: See pages 171 through 174.
Tire pressure: See page 192.
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