1995 Lexus ES300 oil type

ENGINE
Temperature range anticipated before next oil change
5W-30 Preferred
10W-30
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SPECIFICATIONS
− GENERAL
Model
Type
Bore and stroke
Displacement
Valve clearance (engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust
Drive belt tension (with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge
No. BT-33-73F)
1MZ-FE
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
87.5 x 83 mm (3.44 x 3.27 in.)
2995 cm
3 (182.7 cu.in.)
0.15 − 0.25 mm (0.006 − 0.010 in.)
0.25 − 0.35 mm (0.010 − 0.014 in.)
115 ± 20 lb.
− LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
with filter
without filter
Oil grade
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
4.7 L (5.0 qt., 4.1 Imp.qt.)
4.5 L (4.8 qt., 4.0 Imp.qt.)
API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil

ENGINE
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off,
check the oil level on the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on a level spot.
After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstick and push it in as far as it will go, or the
reading will not be correct.
Too fullO.K.
Full line
Add oil
Low line
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end. If it
is between the full line and the low line, it is O.K.
If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low line,
add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine.

ENGINE
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Oil identification marks
API Service SymbolILSAC Certification Mark
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you should use.
The API Service Symbol is located anywhere on the outside
of the container.
The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API
(American Petroleum Institute) designation such as SH.
The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity
grade such as SAE 5W-30. “Energy-Conserving II”, shown
in the lower portion, indicates that the oil has fuel-saving
capabilities. Oils marked “Energy-Conserving II” will have
higher fuel-saving capabilities than oils marked
“Energy-Conserving”.
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee) Certification Mark is displayed on the
front of the container.
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
Look at the see-through coolant reservoir. The coolant
level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the tank. If the level is low, add ethylene-glycol
type coolant.
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine coolant
temperature. However, if the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant to bring the level up to the “FULL” line.
Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant. For information on
ethylene-glycol coolant, see also “Engine coolant selection”
described below.