2010 TOYOTA AVALON oil temperature

332 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Lubrication system
■ Engine oil selection
“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 viscosity: SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil
change.
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. 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 operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(reference)
with filter
without filter6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 lmp.qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 lmp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
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 caus e 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

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Alphabetical index
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Engine
Compartment........................ 330
Engine switch ............... 133, 137
Hood ..................................... 327
How to start the engine ........................ 133, 137
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start...... 414
Ignition switch ............... 133, 137
Overheating .......................... 424
Engine compartment cover .... 331
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 435
Checking .............................. 336
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 148
Engine immobilizer system ...... 83
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 433
Checking .............................. 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Event data recorder ................ 391
Floor mats ................................ 298
Fluid
Brake .................................... 338
Washer ................................. 344
Fog lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 438
Foot light .................................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 396
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Driving position memory ......... 55
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 438 Fuel
Capacity ................................432
Fuel gauge ............................148
Fuel pump shut off system ....390
Gas station information .........476
Information ............................439
Refueling .................................80
Fuel door.....................................80
Fuel filler door ............................80
Fuel pump shut off system .....390
Fuses.........................................367
Garage door opener.................301
Gas station information...........476
Gauges ......................................148
Glove box..................................279
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................242
Hazard lights
Switch....................................384
Head restraints ...........................59
Headlight aim ...........................376
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions .........................382
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................438
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................293
Side mirror.............................208
Hood ..........................................327
Hooks
Cargo ....................................299
Shopping bag ........................299
Horn...........................................147
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