oil change TOYOTA AVALON 2001 Service User Guide

B00319
Recommended Viscosity (SAE):
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE10W-30
5W-30 PREFERRED°C °F
-20
-290
-1820
-740
460
1680
27100
38
LU0G0-02
B08674SST
B08675
Oil Pressure
Gauge
- LUBRICATIONOIL AND FILTER
LU-1
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OIL AND FILTER
INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thin-
ning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil.
SAE 5W - 30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for
good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weath-
er.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warm up the engine and then 5 minutes after the engine
stop, oil level should be between the low level and full level
marks on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.
NOTICE:
Do not fill with engine oil above the full level mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
(a) Using SST, remove the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816-30010
(b) Install the oil pressure gauge.
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm294 - 539 kPa (3.0 - 5.5 kgf/cm2, 43 - 78 psi)

LU-4
- LUBRICATIONOIL AND FILTER
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3. REFILL WITH ENGINE OIL
(a) Clean and install the oil drain plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 45 N´m (460 kgf´cm, 33 ft´lbf)
(b) Fill with fresh engine oil.
Capacity:
Drain and refill w/ Oilfilter change
w/o Oilfilter change4.7 liters (5.0 US qts, 4.1 lmp. qts)
4.5 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
Dry fill5.2 liters (5.5 US qts, 4.6 lmp. qts)
(c) Install the oil filler cap.
4. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS
5. RECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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MA-4
- MAINTENANCEUNDER HOOD
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UNDER HOOD
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS
Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

Check the level.

The level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDº range depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all positions from ºPº to ºLº,
and then shift into ºPº position.
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag. Re-insert the dipstick and check that the
fluid level is in the ºHOTº range.
(d) Do this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 - 80°C, 158 - 176°F).
HINT:
Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at
high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located
and corrected.

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- PREPARATIONLUBRICATION
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LUBRICANT
ItemCapacityClassification
Engine oil
Dry fill
Drain and refill
w/ Oil filter change
w/o Oil filter change
5.2 liters (5.5 US qts, 4.6 lmp. qts)
4.7 liters (5.0 US qts, 4.1 lmp. qts)
4.5 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
API grade SH Energy-Conserving II or SJ, Ener-
gy-Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle,
for good fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.

R11656
Cylinder
End StopperWire SST
R00662
SST
R11657
R11658
R11575
Vinyl Tape SR-50
- STEERINGPOWER STEERING GEAR
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5. INSTALL CYLINDER END STOPPER
(a) Align the installation hole for the wire of the cylinder end
stopper with the slot of the rack housing.
(b) Install a new wire into the cylinder end stopper.
(c) Using SST, turn the cylinder end stopper clockwise 450
± 50°.
SST 09631-10021
6. AIR TIGHTNESS TEST
(a) Install SST to the rack housing.
SST 09631-12071
(b) Apply 53 kPa (400 mmHg, 15.75 in.Hg) of vacuum for
about 30 seconds.
(c) Check that there is no change in the vacuum.
If there is change in the vacuum, check the installation of the oil
seals.
7. INSTALL RACK HOUSING NO. 2 BRACKET AND
RACK HOSING NO. 2 GROMMET
(a) Install the rack housing No. 2 grommet to the rack housing
No. 2 bracket.
HINT:
Align the projection of the rack housing No. 2 grommet with the
hole of the rack housing No. 2 bracket.
(b) Align the matchmarks on the rack housing No. 2 bracket
and rack housing.
(c) Place the rack housing No. 2 bracket in a vise and install
the vise to fasten the clamp.
8. INSTALL CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) To prevent oil seal lip damage, wind vinyl tape on the ser-
rated part of the control valve shaft.
(b) Coat the teflon rings with power steering fluid.
(c) Install the control valve assembly into the control valve
housing.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the teflon rings and oil seal.