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NOTICE
D Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a
short circuit.
D Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
D Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the
engine compartment.
D Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, transfer oil and
power steering fluid, or the transmission, transfer and power
steering could be damaged.
D Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper
frame.
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 Use API grade SH, ”Energy−Conserving II” or SJ,
”Energy−Conserving” multigrade engine oil or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page
263.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D Ethylene−glycol coolant
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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