2001 Lexus GS300 spark

SECTION 6 ± 2
243
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Specifications (GS430) 244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications (GS300) 246. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel pump shut off system250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Facts about engine oil consumption251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used engine oil252 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine oil level253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine coolant level255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE
245 ± COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity
Coolant type
9.0 L (9.5 qt., 7.9 lmp.qt.)
ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent
With ethylene±glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
± FUEL
Fuel type
Octane rating
Only UNLEADED
91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
± IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plug ± Make DENSO
NGK
± Gap
SK20R11
IFR6A11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
± ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Open voltage at 20C (68F):
Charging rates
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
247 ± COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity
Coolant type
7.7 L (8.1 qt., 6.8 lmp.qt.)
ºToyota Long Life Coolantº or equivalent
With ethylene±glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
± FUEL
Fuel type
Octane rating
Only UNLEADED
91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
± IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plug ± Make DENSO
± Gap
SK16R±P11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
± ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery ± Open voltage at 20C (68F):
Charging rates
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
257
SPARK PLUGS
62R031c

GS430
Your engine is fitted with iridium±tipped spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only iridium±tipped spark plugs and do not adjust
gaps for your engine performance and smooth
drivability.
62g021a

GS300
Your engine is fitted with the designated iridium±tipped
spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use the designated iridium±tipped spark plugs and do
not adjust gaps for your engine performance and
smooth drivability.