Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
| No. of cylinders Type | 4/DOHC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (Fiscal) cc | 1598 |
| Compression ratio :1 | 10,5 |
| Suitable for unleaded petrol | Yes |
| Minimum octane rating RON | 95 |
| Ignition system Description | Map-DI |
| Trigger location | Cam/Crankshaft |
| Fuel system Make | Toyota |
| Fuel system Type | EFI |
| Fuel system Description | MFI-s |
| Air metering Type | Mass |
| Combined ignition and fuel ECM | Yes |
| Diagnostic socket | Yes |
Firing order
The firing order for the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) is 1-3-4-2.
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
|---|
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.
| Valve clearance - INLET mm | 0,15-0,25 cold |
|---|---|
| Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm | 0,25-0,35 cold |
Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) takes 3.7 litres of engine oil with the filter.
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Manual gearbox
The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 1.9 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90, with classification GL-4/5.
Coolant
The listed total cooling-system capacity is 7.5 litres.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
| Preferred engine oil | |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature range | All temperatures |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A1, A3 |
| Engine oil options | |
| Ambient temperature range | -18°C➞38°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 10W-30 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A1, A3 |
| Ambient temperature range | -12°C➞38°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 15W-40 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A2 |
| Ambient temperature range | -7°C➞38°C |
| Engine oil grade SAE | 20W-50 |
| Engine oil classification API/ACEA | SJ/A2 |
| Engine with filter(s) litres | 3.7 |
| Other lubricants and capacities | |
| Manual transmission oil grade SAE | 75W-90 |
| Manual transmission oil classification | GL-4/5 |
| Manual transmission litres | 1.9 |
| Cooling system - total capacity litres | 7.5 |
| Brake fluid Type | DOT 3 |
| Power steering fluid Type | Dexron III |
| Power steering fluid litres | 0.8 |
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front | 23 mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear | 9 mm |
Brake disc and drum dimensions
| Disc runout Front | 0,05 mm |
|---|---|
| Disc runout Rear | 0,15 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Front | 2 mm |
| Minimum pad thickness Rear | 1 mm |
| Parking brake travel No. of notches | 4-7 |
Service & electrical
Battery
The Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) uses a 12 V, 48 Ah battery.
| Battery V/RC(Ah) | 12 (48) |
|---|
Spark plugs
The Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) uses Denso K16R-U11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.
| Spark plugs Original equipment | Denso |
|---|---|
| Spark plug Type | K16R-U11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
| Spark plugs Make | NGK |
| Spark plug Type | BKR5EYA-11 |
| Electrode gap mm | 1,1 |
Tuning and emissions
| Tuning conditions | — |
|---|---|
| View more information | — |
| Ignition timing, idle speed | |
| Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm | 10±2/700 Not adjustable |
| Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm | ECM Controlled |
| Idle speed rpm | 700±50 Not adjustable |
| Oil temperature °C | 80 |
| CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO | 0,5 Max Not adjustable |
| HC level at idle speed ppm | 100 |
| CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2 | 14,5-16 |
| O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2 | 0,1-0,5 |
| Increased idle speed for CO test rpm | 2400-2600 |
| CO content at increased idle speed Vol. % | 0,3 |
| Lambda at increased idle λ | 0,98-1,02 |
Starting and charging
| Maximum cranking amps A | 130-158 |
|---|---|
| Alternator output A/V/rpm | 80/-/- |
Service checks and adjustments
| Compression pressure bar | 10-15 |
|---|---|
| Oil pressure bar/rpm | 2,9-5,4/3000 |
| Radiator cap bar | 0,74-1,03 |
| Thermostat opens °C | 80-84 |
Fuel system
| Regulated pressure with vacuum bar | 3,0-3,4 |
|---|---|
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C | 305-331/80 |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm | 1630-2740 |
| Injector Ohm | 13,4-14,2 |
| Injector opening duration (hot) ms/rpm | 1,9-3,4 |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) heater Ohm | 11,0-16,0 |
Tightening torques
Cylinder head bolt torque
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.
| Cylinder head | |
|---|---|
| Tighten | 25 Nm |
| Tighten | 49 Nm |
| Tighten | 90° |
| Cylinder head instructions | — |
|---|---|
| Cylinder head | |
| View more information | — |
| Other engine tightening torques | |
| Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Main bearings | |
| Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts | — |
| View more information | — |
| Big end bearings | |
| Big end bearings Stage 1 | 20 Nm |
| Big end bearings Stage 2 | 90° |
| Oil pump to cylinder block | 9 Nm |
| Sump bolts | 9 Nm |
| Sump drain bolt | 37 Nm |
| Flywheel/driveplate | 49 Nm+90°/88 Nm |
| Clutch pressure plate | 19 Nm |
| Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt | 138 Nm |
| Camshaft sprocket/gear | 54 Nm |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | — |
| Camshaft carrier/cap | |
| Camshaft/rocker cover | 10 Nm |
| Inlet manifold to cylinder head | 30 Nm |
| Exhaust manifold to cylinder head | 37 Nm |
| Exhaust downpipe to manifold | 62 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 25 Nm |
| Fuel rail | 19 Nm |
| Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor | 9 Nm |
| Camshaft position (CMP) sensor | 9 Nm |
| Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor | 20 Nm |
| Lambda sensor (Oxygen) | 44 Nm |
| Knock sensor (KS) | 39 Nm |
| Engine oil pressure switch | 13 Nm |
| Engine upper cover | 7 Nm |
| Chassis tightening torques | |
| Front hub | 216 Nm |
| Steering track rod end | 49 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front | 94 Nm |
| Brake caliper to carrier Rear | 30 Nm |
| Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear | 47 Nm |
| ABS sensor Front | 8 Nm |
| ABS sensor Rear | 8 Nm |
| Road wheels | 103 Nm |
Air conditioning
| No. of AC service connectors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Air conditioning restrictor type | Expansion valve |
| Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling | Yes |
| Compressor variable displacement solenoid | No |
| Air conditioning refrigerant Type | R134a |
| Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams | 460±20 |
| Air conditioning oil group | PAG |
| Air conditioning oil Type | Dens Oil 8 |
| Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ | — |
| Oil type | |
| Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO | 46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Toyota Avensis 1.6?
The firing order for the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) is 1-3-4-2.
What spark plugs does the Toyota Avensis 1.6 use?
The Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) uses Denso K16R-U11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.
How much oil does the Toyota Avensis 1.6 take?
The Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) takes 3.7 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Avensis 1.6?
Valve clearances for the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) are 0,15-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,35 mm exhaust, measured cold.
What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Avensis 1.6?
The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) are tightened in 3 stages: 25 Nm, then 49 Nm, then a final 90°.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Avensis 1.6?
Brake discs on the Toyota Avensis 1.6 (2000–2003) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.