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NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit.
Add only ªT oyota Super Long Life Coolantº or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non±silicate, non± amine, non±nitrite, and non±borate coolant withlong±life hybrid organic acid technology to fill theradiator. ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a mix-ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water (for the
U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45% deionized water (forCanada).
If you spill some of the coolant, be sure to wash it offwith water to prevent it from damaging the parts orpaint.
Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or thetransmission could be damaged.
Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with thewiper frame.
PARTS AND TOOLS
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do±it±yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page 335.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
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.
ªToyota Super Long Life Coolantº is a mixture of 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% coolant and 45% deionized water (for Canada).
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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CHECKING BRAKE FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
II or III
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE
TYPE FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Fuse with same amperage rating as original
CHECKING THE CARTRIDGE TYPE FUSES
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage
rating as original
ADDING WASHER FLUID
Parts:
Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
Tools:
Funnel
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POSITIONING THE JACK
SV61006
Front of vehicle
When jacking up your vehicle with the jack, position the
jack correctly as shown in the illustration.
Jack position
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Front± Front crossmember
Rear± Rear differential
Support position and Pantograph jack position
. . . .
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to
reduce the possibility of personal injury:
Follow jacking instructions.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle
supported by a jack. Personal injury may occur.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is
supported by the jack.
Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground, firmly set the
parking brake and put the transmission in ªPº
(automatic) or reverse (manual). Block the wheel
diagonally opposite to the one being changed if
necessary.
Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned
will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall
off the jack and cause personal injury.
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is
supported by the jack alone; use vehicle support
stands.
Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle.
When ra ising the vehicle, do not place any objects on
top of or underneath the jack.
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NOTICE
Make sure to place the jack correctly, or your vehiclemay be damaged.
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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Specifications326
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Fuel 329
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Fuel pump shut off system 331
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Facts about engine oil consumption 331
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Used engine oil 333
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Checking the engine oil level 333
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Checking the engine coolant level 337
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Checking the radiator and condenser 338
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Spark plugs 339
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SPECIFICATIONS
± GENERALModel
2JZ±GE
Type6 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke86.0 X 86.0 mm (3.39 X 3.39 in.)
Displacement2997 cm3 (182.9 cu.in.)
Valve clearance (engine cold) Intake
Exhaust0.15 ± 0.25 mm (0.006 ± 0.010 in.)
0.25 ± 0.35 mm (0.010 ± 0.014 in.)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
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± LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil capacity Drain and refillwith filter
without filter
5.4 L (5.7 qt., 4.8 lmp.qt.)
5.1 L (5.4 qt., 4.5 lmp.qt.)
Oil gradeAPI grade SL ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil\
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
62L005±1S
OIL14
Outside temperature
NOTE:
ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus app\
roved ªToyota Genuine Motor Oilº or equivalent to satisf y
the above grade and viscosity. Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
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