1991 LEXUS SC300 coolant level

CHECK AND REPLACEMENT OF
ENGINE COOLANT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVE TANKThe coolant level should be above the ºCOLD LEVELº at nor-
mal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the ºCOLD LEV-
ELº.
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or reservoir tank filler hole, and the
coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, clean the coolant passages and replace
the coolant.
3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT (a) Remove the radiator cap from the reservoir tank.
CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the cap while the engine and radiator are still hot,
as fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) Remove the filler plug from the water inlet housing.
(c) Loosen the three drain plugs on the radiator and
cylinder block, drain the coolant from the radiator and
engine.
(d) Clean the coolant passages.
(e) Close the three drain plugs.
Torque (Engine drain plug):
18 NVm (180 kgf Vcm, 13 ft Vlbf)
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(f) Slowly add coolant to water inlet housing until it is full.w Use a good brand of ethylene±glycol base coolant,
mixed according to the manufacturer's directions.
w Using coolant which includes more than 50%
ethylene±glycol (but not more 70%) than is
recommended.
NOTICE:
w Do not use alcohol type coolant.
w The coolant should be mixed with demineralized water or
distilled water.
Capacity (w/ Heater): 10.8 liters (11.4 US qts, 9.5 lmp. qts)
(g) Reinstall a new gasket and filler plug to the water inlethousing.
Torque: 44 N Vm (450 kgf Vcm, 33 ft Vlbf)
(h) Slowly add coolant to reservoir tank until it is full.
(i) Reinstall the radiator cap.
(j) Bleed the cooling system.
w Start the engine, and open the heater water valve.
w Maintain the engine speed at 2,000 rpm, and warm
up the engine.
(k) Check for leaks.
(l) Recheck the coolant level and refill as necessary.
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REMOVAL OF RADIATOR
(See Components on page CO±15)
1. REMOVE BATTERY CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 seconds or
longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the
ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) terminal cable is dis-
connected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
4. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK (a) Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Reservoir hose from water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose from radiator
(c) Remove the two bolts and reservoir tank bracket.
(d) Disconnect the reservoir tank from the reservoir tank bracket, and remove the reservoir tank.
5. DISCONNECT HOSES Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Upper radiator hose from radiator
(2) Lower radiator hose from radiator
(3) Two oil cooler hoses (for A/T) from radiator. Plug hose end.
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(3) Two oil cooler hoses (for A/T) to radiator.
(4) Lower radiator hose to radiator
(5) Upper radiator hose to radiator
7. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK (a) Install the reservoir tank to the reservoir tank bracket.
(b) Install the reservoir tank bracket with two bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
(c) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Reservoir hose to water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose to radiator
(d) Connect the coolant level sensor connector.
8. INSTALL BATTERY
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9. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±7)
10. FILL COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK WITH FLUID (See pages CO±23 and 24)
11. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(See page MA±11)
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
12. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
13. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
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REMOVAL OF HYDRAULIC MOTOR
(See Components on page CO±47)
1. REMOVE BATTERY CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 20 se-
conds or longer from the time the ignition switch is
turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±) termi-
nal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVERS
3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±6)
4. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK (a) Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Reservoir hose from water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose from radiator
(c) Remove the two bolts and reservoir tank bracket.
(d) Disconnect the reservoir tank from the reservoir tank bracket, and remove the reservoir tank.
5. DISCONNECT HOSES Disconnect the following hoses:(1) Upper radiator hose from radiator
(2) Pressure hose from hydraulic motor
(3) Return hose from hydraulic motor
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7. INSTALL RADIATOR RESERVOIR TANK(a) Install the reservoir tank to the reservoir tank bracket.
(b) Install the reservoir tank bracket with two bolts.
Torque: 4.9 N Vm (50 kgf Vcm, 43 in. Vlbf)
(c) Connect the following hoses:
(1) Reservoir hose to water inlet housing
(2) Reservoir hose to radiator
(d) Connect the coolant level sensor connector.
8. INSTALL BATTERY
9. FILL ENGINE WITH COOLANT (See page CO±7)
10. FILL COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK WITH FLUID
(See pages CO±23 and 24)
11. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
12. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
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EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
To reduce NOx emission, part of the exhaust gases are recirculated through\
the EGR valve to the intake
manifold to lower the maximum combustion temperature.
OPERATION
Coolant Temp.ConditionEGR ValveExhaust Gas
Below 53 5C (127 5F)±CLOSEDNot recirculated
Above 55 5C (131 5F)(a)Idling, Deceleration, Neutral,
Low air volume, High Engine speedCLOSEDNot recirculatedAbove 55 C (131 F)
Except (a)OPEN*Recirculated
* The ECU calculates the appropriate number of steps according to the in\
take air volume and the engine speed, then
drives the stepping motor to maintain the EGR volume at a level appropri\
ate to the driving conditions.

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