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PARTS AND TOOLS
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do−it−yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
D “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
See page 513 for details about engine oil selection.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid
technology (Coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid
technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic
acids.)
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant
and 45% deionized water (for Canada). This coolant
provides protection down to about −35_C (−31_F).
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)