2016 TOYOTA AVALON oil temperature

3296-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
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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4278-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used
in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat-
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
How to read oil container label
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.
Outside temperature

482Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 386
If the warning message is displayed......................... 394
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 384
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 420
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 379
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 380
If your vehicle overheats ....... 417
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment ........................ 328
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 326
How to start the engine ......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start ...... 407
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 417 Engine coolant......................... 332
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 329
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 329
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 248Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10