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NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition cables carry
high currents or voltages. Be careful of
accidentally causing a short circuit.
Before closing the engine hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
Do not drive with the air cleaner removed,
excessive engine wear could result. Also
backfiring could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or
the transmission could be damaged.
Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with
the wiper frame.
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 need to be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
API SH, Energy±Conserving II multigrade engine oil or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil
viscosity, see page 203.
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)
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Checking braking fluid
Part (if level is low)
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Non±maintenance batteries
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Maintenance type batteries
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)
