2017 Toyota Avalon Oil Type & Capacity
The 2017 Toyota Avalon oil type depends on the engine: the Hybrid Limited takes 0W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the Hybrid XLE Plus takes 0W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the Hybrid XLE Premium takes 0W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the Limited takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the Touring takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the XLE takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the XLE Plus takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter); the XLE Premium takes 0W-20 (6.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Hybrid Limited: 0W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- Hybrid XLE Plus: 0W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- Hybrid XLE Premium: 0W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- Limited: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- Touring: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- XLE: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- XLE Plus: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
- XLE Premium: 0W-20, 6.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Limited — Gas/Electric | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Hybrid XLE Plus — Gas/Electric | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Hybrid XLE Premium — Gas/Electric | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Limited — Gas | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| Touring — Gas | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| XLE — Gas | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| XLE Plus — Gas | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
| XLE Premium — Gas | TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil. SAE 0W-20 | 6.40 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change. The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Avalon
2017 Toyota Avalon factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.6 quarts (7.19 L) — TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. DO NOT use plain water alone. The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2017 Toyota Avalon take?
It depends on the engine: Hybrid Limited uses 0W-20; Hybrid XLE Plus uses 0W-20; Hybrid XLE Premium uses 0W-20; Limited uses 0W-20; Touring uses 0W-20; XLE uses 0W-20; XLE Plus uses 0W-20; XLE Premium uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2017 Toyota Avalon take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Hybrid Limited holds 4.6 quarts with filter; Hybrid XLE Plus holds 4.6 quarts with filter; Hybrid XLE Premium holds 4.6 quarts with filter; Limited holds 6.4 quarts with filter; Touring holds 6.4 quarts with filter; XLE holds 6.4 quarts with filter; XLE Plus holds 6.4 quarts with filter; XLE Premium holds 6.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2017 Toyota Avalon?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2017 Toyota Avalon. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.