2001 Lexus IS300 spark plug

SECTION 6 ± 2
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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Specifications234
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Fuel 236
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Facts about engine oil consumption 238
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Used engine oil 240
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Checking the engine oil level 240
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Checking the engine coolant level 243
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Spark plugs 244
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ENGINE
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± COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity
Coolant type
7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 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.
± FUELFuel type
Octane rating
Only UNLEADED
91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
± IGNITION SYSTEMSpark plug ± Make DENSO ± Gap
SK16R±P11
1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
± ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery ± Open voltage at 20 C (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
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Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling
system. Your coolant must contain ethylene±glycol type
coolant for a proper corrosion protection of your engine that
contains aluminum components. Use ºToyota Long Life
Coolantº or equivalent.
In addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to
the engine, this type of coolant will also prevent corrosion.
Further supplemental inhibitors or additives are neither
needed nor recommended.
Read the coolant container for information on freeze
protection. Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much
to mix with plain water (preferably demineralized water or
distilled water). The total capacity of the cooling system is
given on page 235.
We recommend to use 50% solution for your Lexus, to provide
protection down to about ±35 C (±31F). When it is extremely
cold, to provide protection down to about ±50C (±58F), 60%
solution is recommended. Do not use more than 70% solution
for better coolant performance.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
SPARK PLUGS
SV62007
Your engine is fitted with designated iridium±tipped spark
plugs.
NOTICE
Use only designated iridium±tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your engine performance andsmooth drivability.