2006 TOYOTA AVALON engine

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Model:2GR −FE
Type: 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 94.0 83.0 (3.70 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
3456 (210.9)
Overall length mm (in.) 5010 (197.2)
Overall width mm (in.) 1850 (72.8)
Overall height∗mm (in.) 1485 (58.5)
Wheelbase mm (in.) 2820 (111.0)
Front treadmm (in.) 1581 (62.2)
Rear treadmm (in.) 1570 (61.8)
∗: Unladen vehicle
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) kg (lb.) 397 (875)
Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo weight) kg (lb.) 454 (1000)
Dimensions and weights Engine

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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 Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher is recom-
mended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 70 (18.5, 15.4) ENGINE
Spark plug type:
DENSO FK20HR11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
NOTICE
Use only above spark plugs. Do not
adjust gaps for engine performance or
smooth driveab ility.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
Without filter 5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −30Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.
Fuel Service specifications

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
Coolant type: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed (vehicles with
key cylinder −type ignition switch) or the
engine is turned off (vehicles with
smart key system) with all the lights
turned off.
Charging rates: 5 A max.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.): Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary. Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF
JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring
maximum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
WS” may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details.

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BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):77 (3.0)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when depressed
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf): 9—11 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
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Engine compartment
Instrument panel
Fuses (type A)1. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
2. STOP NO.2 7.5 A: Stop lights, high
mounted stoplight, vehicle stability con-
trol system, anti −lock brake system
3. RADAR CC 7.5 A: Vehicle stability
control system
4. HEAD RH LWR 15 A: Right−hand
headlight (low beam)
5. HEAD LH LWR 15 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam) 6. INJ 15 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7. STOP NO.1 15 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system
8. STR LOCK 25 A: Steering lock system
9. IMMOBI 7.5 A: Smart key system
10. AMP 30 A: Audio system
11. TURN/HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights
12. IG2 25 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
13. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
14. ALTS 7.5 A: Charging system
15. DOOR NO.1 25 A: Multiplex commu-
nication system
16. AM2 7.5 A: Starter system
17. RAD NO.1 15 A: Audio system, center
display, navigation system
18. ECUB 10 A: Center display, multiplex
communication system
Fuses

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Publication No. OM41414U
Part No. 01999-41414
Printed in Japan 01−0508 −00
(U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 145 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 323 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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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 260 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal.)
Engine oil: ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 351 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 355 through 363.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 380.
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Where to obtain the Repair Manual
The repair manual for AVALON may be pur-
chased from any Toyota dealer or the Material
Distribution Center. To purchase the repair
manual, please contact your Toyota dealer or call
the Material Distribution Center tollfree at
18006222033.
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.