2013 TOYOTA AVALON check oil

15Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 399
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 319
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 319
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
Headlights/parking lights/side marker lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 177
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 361, Wattages: P. 436)
*: If equipped
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1484-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■When encounterin g flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

3116-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery fluid level and
connections. ( P. 330)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct
level? (P. 329)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct
level? (P. 326)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?
(P. 323)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser
The radiator and condenser should
be free from foreign objects.
(P. 328)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 333)

3236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
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.Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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2
3
4
5
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2
3
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3246-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 431
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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2
3

3256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

4308-1. Specifications
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*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine
Model3.5L 6-cylinder (2GR-FE)
Ty p e6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70  3.27 in. (94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)

485Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Drive Indicator .................. 140
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 88 Battery-saving function ........... 99
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 415
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Emergency, in case of
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 114
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 412
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 418
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 387
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 387
If the warning message is displayed......................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .............................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 425
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 422 Emergency flashers ................ 380
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 156
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine......... 155
Identification number ............ 429
If the engine will not start ...... 412
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 155
Overheating .......................... 422
Engine coolant......................... 326 Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 430
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine switch .......................... 155
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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