1999 LEXUS SC300 fuel tank capacity

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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FUEL GAUGE
The gauge is displayed when the ignition switch is on and
indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in
the tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non±return type needle which remains
at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the fuel level approaches ºEº or the low fuel level warning
light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank,
the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately.The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended
fuel selection.

ENGINE
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Gasolines quality
In a very few cases, you may experience driveability
problems caused by the particular gasoline that you are using.
If you continue to have unacceptable driveability, try
changing gasoline brands. If that does not rectify your
problem, then consult your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE

Do not use gasohol other than stated above. It will
cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.

If drivability problems are encountered (poor hot
starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue
its use.

Take care not to spill gasohol during refueling.
Gasohol may cause paint damage.
Fuel tank capacity
78 L (20.6 gal., 17.2 lmp.gal.)
FACTS ABOUT ENGINE OIL
CONSUMPTION
Functions of engine oil
Engine oil has the primary function of lubricating and cooling
the inside of the engine, and plays a major role in maintaining
the engine in proper working order.
Engine oil consumption
It is normal that an engine should consume some engine
oil during normal engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as follows.

Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders.
A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston
moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure
generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of
this oil into the combustion chamber. This oil as well as
some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion gases during the
combustion process.

Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves.
Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is burned along with the
fuel. High temperature exhaust gases also burn the oil
used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.

BODY
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SPECIFICATIONS
± DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Tread ± Front ± Rear
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
4900 mm (192.9 in.) / 4890 mm (192.5 in.)*1
1800 mm (70.9 in.)
1350 mm (53.1 in.)*2
2690 mm (105.9 in.)
1520 mm (59.8 in.)
1525 mm (60.0 in.)
340 kg (750 lb.)
*1: without front license plate moulding *2: Unladen vehicle
± FUEL TANK
Capacity
78 L (20.6 gal., 17.2 lmp.gal.)