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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■ Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs that indi-
cate service is needed. Some important clues are:
● Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condition-
ing after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked imme-
diately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches
floors, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer, as soon as
possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
■ Do-it-yourself maintenance
What about do-it-yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools. Simple instructions for
how to perform them are presented in this section.
Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and
skills. These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you are an
experienced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and
maintenance be conducted by your Lexus dealer who will keep a record
of maintenance on your Lexus. This record could be helpful should you
ever require Warranty Service.
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