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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
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When the engine is new, for example
directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
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If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
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When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
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When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
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Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW” line,
add coolant up to the “FULL” line.
(P.388)
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Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C
[-31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact
your Lexus dealer.
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Used engine oil
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Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
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Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Lexus dealer, ser-
vice station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or
disposal.
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Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
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To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
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When replacing the engine oil
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Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
vehicle components.
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Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
be damaged.
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Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
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Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
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