1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 218

Engine Model: 1MZ-FE Type: 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 87.5 x 83.0 (3.44 x 3.27) Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.): 2995 (182.8) Fuel Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher is recommended. Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 70 (18.5, 15.4) 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: NIPPONDENSO PK20TR11 NGK BKR6EKPB11 Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Boroughs drive belt tension gauge No. BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf: Generator belt 115 ± 10 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) 210