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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check whether
the oil level is above low level mark.
Low level mark
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■ Engine oil level rise
If the vehicle is repeatedly driven without
the engine warmed up, moisture caused by
dew condensation inside the engine or fuel
which did not burn mixes into the engine oil,
resulting in a rise in engine oil level. How-
ever, this is not a malfunction.
For example, the engine become difficult to
be warmed up in the following situations.
● When driving a short distance
● When driving at a low speed
● When the outside temperature is low
When checking the engine oil, make sure
that the engine is warmed up. If the engine
oil level exceeds the refill upper limit mark,
contact your Lexus dealer.
■ Checking the oil type and prepar-
ing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
Engine oil selection
P.556
Oil quantity (Low level mark
Refill upper limit mark)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
■ To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
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Adding engine oil
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