1999 Lexus ES300 Spark plug

SECTION 6 ± 2
369
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Specifications370
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Fuel 373
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Facts about engine oil consumption 375
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Used engine oil 377
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Checking the engine oil level 378
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Checking the engine coolant level 383
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Spark plugs 387
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ENGINE
372± IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plug ± Make DENSO NGK
± Gap
SK20R11
IFR6A11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
± ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery ± Maintenance type battery Specific gravity reading at 20 C (68F):
Charging rates Quick charge Slow charge
± Non±maintenance battery Open voltage at 20C (68F):
Charging rates
1.260 Fully charged
1.160 Half charged
1.060 Discharged
15A max.
5A max.
12.7V Fully charged
12.3V Half charged
11.9V Discharged
[Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is
removed with all the lights turned off]
5A max.

ENGINE
387
SPARK PLUGS
62R031a
Your engine is fitted with iridium±tipped spark
plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium±tipped spark plugs for yourengine performance and smooth drivability.