2005 Lexus GX470 Coolant type

DRIVING TIPS
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WINTER DRIVING TIPS
Make sure your coolant is properly protected against
freezing.
Only use ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº or similar high
quality ethylene glycol based non±silicate, non±amine,
non±nitrite, and non±borate coolant with long±life hybrid
organic acid technology. (Coolant with long±life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and
organic acids.)
See ªChecking the engine coolant levelº on page 560 for
details of coolant type selection.
For the U.S.A. Ð ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a mixture
of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant
provides protection down to about ±35 C (±31F).
For Canada Ð ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a mixture
of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. This coolant
provides protection down to about ±42 C (±44F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.

ENGINE
548Ð COOLING SYSTEM
Capacity
12.9 L (13.6 qt., 11.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non±silicate, non±amine, non±nitrite,
and non±borate coolant with long±life hybrid organic acid
technology (Coolant with long±life hybrid organic acid
technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic
acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
NOTE:
ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is used in your Lexus vehicle at facto\
ry fill. In order to avoid technical problems, only use ªToyota
Super Long Life Coolantº or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non±\
silicate, non±amine, non±nitrite, and non±borate coolant
with long±life hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant with long±life hybrid organic acid technology is a combi\
nation of low
phosphates and organic acids.) Please contact your Lexus dealer for fu\
rther details.
Ð FUEL
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating87 (Research octane number 91) or higher

ENGINE
560To ensure excellent lubrication performance for your engine,
ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº is available, which has been
specifically tested and approved for all Lexus engines.
Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details about
ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº.
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL

1Reservoir cap2ªFº (upper) line
3ªLº (lower) line
Look at the see±through coolant reservoir when the
engine is cold. The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the ªFº and ªLº lines on the reservoir. If the level
is low, add the coolant. (For the coolant type, see ªCoolant
type selectionº described below.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine
temperature. However, if the level is on or below the ªLº line,
add coolant. Bring the level up to the ªFº line.

ENGINE
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Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling
system.
Only use ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº or similar high
quality ethylene glycol based non±silicate, non±amine,
non±nitrite, and non±borate coolant with long±life hybrid
organic acid technology. (Coolant with long±life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and
organic acids.)
For the U.S.A. Ð ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a mixture
of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant
provides protection down to about ±35 C (±31F).
For Canada Ð ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a mixture
of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. This coolant
provides protection down to about ±42 C (±44F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.

GAS STATION INFORMATION

Fuel selection:
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of
premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.

Fuel tank capacity:
87 L (23 gal., 19.1 Imp. gal.)

Engine oil:
ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W±30
Oil capacity:
Drain and refill With filter 6.2 L (6.5 qt., 5.5 Imp. qt.)
Without filter 5.7 L (6.0 qt., 5.0 Imp. qt.)
See page 555 for detailed information.

Engine coolant:
Capacity: 12.9 L (13.6 qt., 11.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Ð ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non±silicate, non±amine,
non±nitrite, and non±borate coolant with long±life hybrid
organic acid technology (Coolant with long±life hybrid
organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
For checking the engine coolant, see page 560.

Automatic transmission:
Fluid type Ð ªToyota Genuine ATF WSº
See page 568 for detailed information.

Tire information:
See pages 574 through 597 for detailed information.

Tire inflation pressure:
Tire size: P265/65R17 110S
Tire inflation pressure: 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 32 psi)