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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):
API grade SG or SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade
engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For
recommended oil viscosity, see page 198.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
Ethylene glycol coolant
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking and replacing the air cleaner filter
Parts (If replacement is necessary):
1 air cleaner filter, Lexus 17801-50010 or equivalent
Tools:
Screwdriver (for air cleaner hose clamp bolt)
Conventional wrench (for air cleaner hose retainer bolt)
Air compressor (only for cleaning filter)
Pliers (for air hose clip)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking brake pedal freeplay
Tools:
Measure
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Checking brake pedal clearance
Tools:
Measure
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
®-II
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking steering wheel freeplay
Tools:
Measure
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid Type T-II, such as
08886-80105 or equivalent
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition and fluid level
Parts (if level is low):
Distilled water
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Coin (for vent plugs)
Funnel (only for adding distilled water)
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Checking the circuit breakers
Tools:
Toothpick, needle or safety pin
Checking the cartridge type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage
rating as original
