2002 TOYOTA AVALON maintenance

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level269
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Checking the engine coolant level 270
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Checking the radiator and condenser 271
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Checking brake fluid 272
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Checking power steering fluid 272
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Checking tire pressure 273
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Checking and replacing tires 274
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Rotating tires 275
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Installing snow tires and chains 276
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Replacing wheels 277
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Aluminum wheel precautions 278
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SECTION 7 2

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CAUTION
Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
biasply tires on your vehicle. It
can cause dangerous handling char-
acteristics, resulting in loss of con-
trol.
Do not use tires or wheels other
than the manufacturer ’s recom-
mended size.
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
least both front or rear tires be re-
placed as a set.
See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4
for tire change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
of balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.
With a spare tire of the same wheel type
as the installed tires
With a spare tire of different wheel type
from the installed tires
To equalize the wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires according to the main-
tenance schedule. (For scheduled main-
tenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.) Howev-
er, the most appropriate timing for tire
rotation may vary according to your
driving habits and road surface condi-
tions.
See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4
for tire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
proper wheel alignment, out−of −balance
wheels, or severe braking.
Rotating tires

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition281
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Battery recharging precautions 282
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Checking and replacing fuses 283
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Adding washer fluid 284
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Replacing light bulbs 284
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SECTION 7 3

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Publication No. OM22493U
Part No. 01999-22493
Printed in Japan 01−0107 −00
Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 119 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 242 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
See page 205 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil: API grade SJ, “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
See page 269 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid D −II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
Tire information: See pages 273 through 278.
Tire pressure: See page 296.
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You should know as much about the quality and
importance of proper main tenance of your new
vehicle as the people who built it.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual
tells you how to maint ain your vehicle and
enables you to correct ly perform your own
maintenance.
The best way to keep your new vehicle in top
running order is to maintain it properly from
the moment you drive it off the showroom
floor.
The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is
packed with literally everything you need to
know to perform your own maintenance in
virtually every area of your new vehicle.

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Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for Avalon, written in Eng-
lish, may be purchased as applicable from any
Toy ota dea l er.
Pub. Name: 2002 AVALON Repair Manual
Pub. No.: RM872U1 (Maintenance, Preparation, Service specifications
and Diagnostics)
RM872U2 (Engine, Chassis and Body)
Maintenance procedures for the engine,
chassis, body, electric al system, and more,
are clearly explained and illustrated.
Periodic maintenance and tuneup
Periodic maintenance and tuneup helps to pre-
vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-
er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-
tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the
work yourself stepbystep.
Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-
placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil
and filter replacement.