Fuel
Fuel type:
5S–FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research
Octane
Number
91)
higher
1MZ–FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research
Octane
Number
91)
higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research
Octane
Number
96)
higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70 (18.5, 15.4)
'01 SOLARA_U (L/O 0009)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
5S–FE engine
or
Intake
0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust
0.28—0.38 (0.011—0.015)
1MZ–FE engine
Intake
0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
or
Exhaust
0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO
PK20TR11
NGK
BKR6EKPB11
or
Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs
drive
belt
tension
gauge
BT–33–73F (used belt), Ibf:
5S–FE engine
Generator belt
Power steering pump belt
1MZ–FE engine
2001 MY SOLARA (OM33527U)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
5S–FE engine
With filter
Without filter
1MZ–FE engine
With filter
Without filter
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, "Energy–Conserving" or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
No.
130"10
5W-30 Preferred
80"20
115"20
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
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