1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 173

Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE- Chapter 7-2 Engine and Chassis S Checking the engine oil level S Checking the engine coolant level S Checking brake fluid S Checking power steering fluid S Checking tire pressure S Checking and replacing tires S Rotating tires S Installing snow tires and chains S Replacing wheels S Aluminum wheel precautions Checking the engine oil level ! CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold. If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level line, add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine. Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time, checking the dipstick. The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for reference. When the level reaches within the correct range, install the filler cap hand-tight. Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.5 (1.6, 1.3) With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick. 1. To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on a level spot. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine. 2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag. 3. Reinsert the dipstickpush it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be correct. 4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end. NOTICE zAvoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged. zCheck the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil. 167