2008 TOYOTA AVALON engine oil

422 6-1. Specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation 
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended 
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded 
vehicle weight The sum of:

(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 6 7
Moon roof P. 70
Engine oil 
maintenance data • After changing engine oil P. 311
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size. P. 324
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialize
d for normal system operation.

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Alphabetical index
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Engine
Compartment........................ 306
Engine switch ............... 122, 126
Hood ..................................... 303
How to start the engine ........................ 122, 126
Identification number ............ 407
If the engine will not start...... 391
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Overheating .......................... 401
Engine compartment cover .... 307
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 410
Checking .............................. 313
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Engine coolan t temperature 
gauge ..................................... 135
Engine immobilizer system ...... 75
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 409
Checking .............................. 308
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Event data recorder ................ 368
Floor mats ................................ 275
Fluid
Brake .................................... 315
Washer ................................. 321
Fog lights Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 413
Foot light .................................. 252
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.............. 93
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ........................ 373
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 46
Driving position memory ......... 50
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 413 Fuel
Capacity ................................408
Fuel gauge ............................135
Fuel pump shut off system ....367
Gas station information .........452
Information ............................414
Refueling .................................72
Fuel door.....................................72
Fuel filler door ............................72
Fuel pump shut off system .....367
Fuses.........................................344
Garage door opener.................278
Gas station information...........452
Gauges ......................................135
Glove box..................................256
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ................220
Head restraints ...........................53
Headlight aim ...........................353
Headlights Discharge headlights 
precautions .........................359
Switch....................................143
Wattage .................................413
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................270
Side mirror.............................187
Hood ..........................................303
Hooks Cargo ....................................276
Shopping bag ........................276
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I/M test....................................... 299
Ignition switch .................. 122, 126
IdentificationEngine ...................................407
Vehicle .................................. 407
Illuminated entry system .........252
Indicator lights .........................138
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 433
Inside rear view mirror ..............62
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 137
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 252
Switch.................................... 254
Wattage .................................413
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 304
Replacing the wheel ..............382
Jack handle ..............................382
Keyless entry.............................. 35
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................122, 126
If the electronic key does not 
properly ............................... 395
If you lose your keys ............. 394
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................35
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Wireless remote control key .... 35
Laser cruise control.................152
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Wattage .................................413
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................355
Wattage .................................413 Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Headlights switch .................. 143
Interior lights list .................... 252
Outer foot light ...................... 252
Personal light switch ............. 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Turn signal lever ................... 133
Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Load capacity ........................... 169
Lock steering column...... 124, 127
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 300
General maintenance............ 296
Maintenance data ................. 406
Maintenance requirements ... 294
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................. 137
Meters ................................... 135
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 62
Side mirror heater ................. 187
Side mirrors............................. 64
Vanity mirrors ........................ 264
Moon roof ................................... 69
MP3 disc ................................... 206
Odometer .................................. 135
Oil Engine oil .............................. 308
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 72
Hood ..................................... 303
Trunk ....................................... 44
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment .............................. 64
Driving position memory ......... 50
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 266I
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What to do if...
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The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 370If the warning light turns on
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Warning lights
or or
P. 3 7 0P. 371
P. 373
or
P. 3 7 2P. 373
P. 3 7 2P. 372, 373
P. 3 7 1P. 372
P. 3 7 2P. 371
P. 3 7 1P. 374
P. 3 7 2P. 373
P. 3 7 4
Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder 
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder 
light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight 
leveling system 
warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
VSC warning lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Dynamic laser cruise
control master

warning

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 303Trunk openerP. 4 4Fuel filler door P. 7 2
Hood lock release lever
P. 303Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 2Tire inflation pressureP. 4 1 2
Fuel tank capacity18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 72, 408
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 1 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4) 
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 409