ENGINE
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Importance of engine oil level check
One of the most important points in proper vehicle
maintenance is to keep the engine oil at the optimum level so
that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential
that the oil level be checked regularly. Lexus recommends that
the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to
serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check, see “Checking the
engine oil level” described below.
325.USED ENGINE OIL
CAUTION
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful
contaminants which m ay cause skin disorders such
as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with
it. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
Do not leave used oil within the reach of children.
Dispose of used oil and used oil filters only in a safe
and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil
and used oil filters in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your Lexus dealer or a service
station for information concerning recycling or
disposal.
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel selection:
Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher for optimum
engine performance. However, if such premium type
cannot be obtained, you may temporarily use unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating as low as 87 (Research
Octane Number 91).
Fuel tank capacity:
84 L (22.2 gal., 18.5 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil.
Recommended oil viscosity − SAE 5W−30 if normal
temperatures are below 38 C (100F)
Oil capacity: L (qt., lmp.qt.)
Drain and refill with filter 5.1 (5.4 , 4.8)
without filter 4.5 (4.8 , 4.0)
See page 452 for detailed information.
Engine coolant:
Capacity: 9.5 L (10.0 qt, 8.4 lmp.qt.)
Coolant type − “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 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 455.
Automatic transmission:
Fluid type − “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
See page 461 for detailed information.
Tire information:
See page 468 through 485 for detailed information.
Tire inflation pressure:
cold tires
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Ti
re sizeFrontRear
P225/55R17 95H 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32)
245/45R18 96W 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33)
P245/45R18 96V 230 (2.3, 33) 230 (2.3, 33)
For sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in
countries where such speeds are permitted by law, add the
tire pressure given below to the front tires and rear tires, but
never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on
the tire sidewall.
P225/55R17 95H 20kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi)
245/45R18 96W 40kPa (0.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 6 psi)
P245/45R18 96V 40kPa (0.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 6 psi)
