Service Specifications; Oil Grade; Engine Lubrication - Toyota Avalon 2000 Operating Manual

Fuel
Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the
use of premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher is recom-
mended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70 (18.5, 15.4)
342
'00 AVALON U (L/O 9908)

Service specifications

ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
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:
Generator belt
88"22
Power steering pump belt
115"20

ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)

Oil grade:

API grade SJ, "Energy- Conserving" or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
No.