1991 LEXUS SC400 engine

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
EQUIPMENT
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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
CHECK AND REPLACEMENT OF
ENGINE COOLANT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR TANK
The coolant level should be between the ºLOWº and ºFULLº
lines at low temperature.
If low, check for leaks

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
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 l

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
(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 manufacturers directions.
w Using coolant which includes m

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
THERMOSTAT
HINT: Removing the thermostat would decrease the cooling
efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if it tends to
overheat.
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL OF THERMOSTAT
1.  DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF THERMOSTAT
INSPECT THERMOSTATHINT: The thermostat is numbered with the valve opening
temperature.
(a)  Immerse the thermostat in water and gradually heat thewater.
(b)  Check the valve

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
THERMOSTAT
HINT: Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse ef-
fect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not remove
the thermostat, even if the tends to overheat.
COMPONENTS FOR REMOVA