Oil Viscosity (0W-20 Is Explained Here As An Example); How To Read Oil Container Labels; Api Service Symbol; Ilsac Certification Mark - Toyota Avalon Owner's Manual

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8-1. Specifications

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

How to read oil container labels:

Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain-
ers to help you select the oil you should use.

API Service Symbol

1
Top portion: "API SERVICE SN"
means the oil quality designa-
tion by American Petroleum
Institute (API).
Center portion: "SAE 0W-20"
means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower
Conserving" means that the oil
has fuel-saving and environ-
mental protection capabilities.

ILSAC Certification Mark

2
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
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