1998 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 226

'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Oil grade: API grade SH, "Energy −Conserving II" or SJ, "Energy −Conserving" multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE): BATTERY Open voltage∗ at 20_C (68_F): 12.6-12.8 V Fully charged 12.2-12.4 V Half charged 11.8-12.0 V Discharged ∗: BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.) 70 (2.8) Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 1-6 (0.04-0.24) Pad wear limit, in. (mm): 1.0 (0.04) Lining wear limit, in. (mm): 1.0 (0.04) Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf): 3-6 clicks Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONr II or III Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Automatic transmission Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 9.3 (9.8, 8.2) Coolant type: With ethylene−glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.) Differential Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.85 (0.9, 0.7) Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D −II or DEXRONr III (DEXRONr II) 226