2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID oil type

15Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 526
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 530
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 437
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 494
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 423
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 423
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 517
Front turn signal lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215, 222
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Daytime running lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Front turn signal lights/cornering light . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215, 222
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Rear turn signal lights/ rear side marker lights/
tail lights/stoplights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215, 222
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 467, Watts: P. 531)
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
*: If equipped

4266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off the hybrid sys tem, 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 th e
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
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
6

4276-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■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 fille r 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 ne ed to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he 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 whe n 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. 527
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
1
2
3

5288-1. Specifications
How to read oil container label:
API registered mark is added to
some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
(Reference)
Gasoline engine
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
Power control unit
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FC16HR-Q8
Gap0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust spark plug g ap.

571Alphabetical index
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 200
Hood ..................................... 423
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 200
Identification number ............ 525
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 200
Overheating .......................... 517
Power switch......................... 200
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 528
Checking ............................... 429
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 98
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 426
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Engine switch .......................... 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 344
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 345
Warning light ......................... 480
EV drive mode.......................... 206
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................................. 510 Flat tire ..................................... 494
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid
Brake .................................... 529
Hybrid transmission .............. 529
Washer ................................. 432
Front interior light ................... 375
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 48
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 481
Front personal lights............... 375
Front seat heaters ................... 371
Front seats ............................... 159 Adjustment............................ 159
Cleaning ............................... 411
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 163
Head restraints ..................... 168
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 163
Seat heaters ......................... 371
Seat ventilators ..................... 371
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Fuel Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 98
Information............................ 532
Refueling .............................. 234
Type.............................. 526, 532
Warning light......................... 481F

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 423 P. 148P. 234
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 423 P. 234P. 530
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13 gal. (49.3 L, 10.8 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 526, 532
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 3 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 527
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 527