2017 TOYOTA AVALON oil temperature

3316-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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
■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
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 388
If the warning message is displayed......................... 396
If you have a flat tire ............. 397
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 386
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 421
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 418
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment ........................ 330
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 328
How to start the engine ......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start ...... 409
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 418 Engine coolant......................... 334
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 334
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 331
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 331
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 250 Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10