2021 TOYOTA AVALON Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)

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MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil lter and drain and rell
the engine oil at specied intervals. For
recommended oil grade and viscosity,
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Your vehicle is certied with
Genuine Toyota 0W-20 (2GR-FKS engine
only) or 0W-16 (A25A-FKS engine only) motor
oil. For VEHICLES CERTIFIED FOR 0W-20
(2GR-FKS engine only) or 0W-16 (A25A-FKS
engine only) motor oil, the oil change interval
is 10,000 miles or 12 months IF 0W-20
(2GR-FKS engine only) or 0W-16 (A25A-FKS
engine only) MOTOR OIL IS BEING USED.
If 0W-20 (2GR-FKS engine only) or 0W-16
(A25A-FKS engine only) is not available,
5W-20 (2GR-FKS engine only) or 0W-20
(A25A-FKS engine only) mineral oil may
be used. However, it must be replaced at
a 5,000-mile or six-month INTERVAL with
0W-20 (2GR-FKS engine only) or 0W-16
(A25A-FKS engine only) motor oil.
For customers who primarily drive their
vehicle under any of the listed Special
Operating Conditions, the motor oil and
lter should be replaced at 5,000 miles or
six-months, REGARDLESS OF THE OIL USED
(OR CERTIFICATION OF THE VEHICLE).
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, mufer
and hangers for cracks, deterioration and
damage. Start the engine and listen
carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections,
Fuel Tank Band and Fuel Tank
Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage,
cracks, and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts
as necessary.
Fuel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration
and damage and replace if necessary.
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis
and Body
Retighten the seat-mounting bolts and
front /rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specied torque.
Propeller Shaft
Re-torque the propeller shaft bolt. Only
a quali ed technician should perform
this operation.
Radiator and Condenser
Inspect for debris, corrosion and signs
of damage. Have any problem repaired
immediately by a qualied technician.
Rear Differential Oil
Inspect or replace at speci ed intervals.
When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
quali ed technician immediately.

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MAINTENANCE
EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Spark Plugs
Replace at specied intervals. Install new
plugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A qualied technician should
perform this operation.
Steering Gear
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you
discover any leakage, have it repaired
immediately by a qualied technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for
excessive freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and damage
and the dust boots for deterioration, cracks
and damage. Replace any damaged parts.
A qualied technician should perform
these operations.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated according to the
instructions in the
Owner’s Manual. When
rotating tires, check for damage and
uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Inspect or replace at speci ed intervals. When
performing inspections, check for signs of
leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it
repaired by a quali ed technician immediately.
Vacuum Pump for Brake Booster
Inspect or replace at speci ed intervals.
A quali ed technician should perform
this operation.
Wiper Blades
The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking, splitting, wear,
contamination or deformation. The wiper
blades should clear the windshield without
streaking or skipping.

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MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Model
In-service date
Selling dealership
Key number
Body style
Mileage at delivery
Selling dealership phone number
Vehicle Identication Number

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