1999 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 229

'99 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Engine Model: 1MZ−FE Type: 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 87.5 83.0 (3.44 3.27) Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.): 2995 (182.8) 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 Octane Number 96) 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 Exhaust Spark plug type: DENSO NGK 0.15-0.25 (0.006-0.010) 0.25-0.35 (0.010-0.014) PK20TR11 BKR6EKPB11 Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 1.1 (0.043) Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs 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 Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1) 4.5 (4.8, 4.0) 229