2008 TOYOTA AVALON oil viscosity

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Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 oil is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 oil at the next oil
change.
■How to read oil container labels
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to
help you select th e oil you should use.
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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
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Engine oil consumption
● The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
● More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds, fre-
quent acceleration and deceleration.
● A new engine consumes more oil.
● When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
● Oil consumption: Max. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km). If the vehicle consumes more than this amount, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A.only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the odometer. ( P. 136)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch to the
OFF.
While pressing the trip meter reset button, turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch or the engine switch to the ON. Continue to
press and hold the button until the trip meter displays 000000.
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Lubrication system
Oil viscosity:
● The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its oper-
ating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited
if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load con-
dition.
Oil capacity 
Drain and refill 
(reference)
with filter
without filter 6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 lmp.qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 lmp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil 
viscosity Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent to satisfy the grade and viscosity shown
below.
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