1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 197

Oil grade: API SH, "Energy-Conserving II" multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE): 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.) BATTERY -Maintenance type battery Specific gravity reading at 20°C (68°F) 1.260 Fully charged 1.160 Half charged 1.060 Discharged -Non-maintenance type battery Open voltage* at 20°C (68°F) 12.7 V Fully charged 12.3 V Half charged 11.9 V Discharged *: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging Rates: Non-maintenance battery 5 A max. Maintenance type battery Quick charge 15 A max. Slow charge 5 A max. AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Automatic transmission Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1) Differential Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 0.85 (0.9, 0.7) Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON®- II 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, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04) Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04) Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force 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 DEXRON®- II or - III 191