2006 Lexus GS300 Engine

ENGINE
527
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
G62007
GS430
1
Reservoir cap 2
“FULL” line 3
“LOW” line
G62008
GS300
1
Reservoir cap 2
“FULL” line 3
“LOW” lineLook at the see−through coolant reservoir when the
engine is cold. The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the reservoir. If
the level is low, add the coolant. (For the coolant type, see
“Coolant type selection” described below.)
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine
temperature. However, if the level is on or below the ”LOW”
line, add coolant. Bring the level up to the ”FULL” line.
If the coolant level drops within a short time after replenishing,
there may be a leak in the system. Visually check the radiator,
hoses, engine coolant filler cap, radiator cap and drain cock
and water pump.
If you can find no leak, have your Lexus dealer test the cap
pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.

ENGINE
528
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling
system.
Only use ”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.)
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture
of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant
provides protection down to about −35
C (−31
F).
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of
55% coolant and 45% deionized water. This coolant provides
protection down to about −42
C (−44
F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Lexus recommends “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant,” which
has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor
result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper
usage. “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology and has been
specifically designed to avoid engine cooling system
malfunction on Lexus vehicles.
Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.

ENGINE
529
CHECKING THE RADIATOR AND
CONDENSER
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, take your vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself , be careful not to touch the
radiator or condenser when the engine is hot.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser, do
not perform the work by yourself.
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.

ENGINE
530
G62009
GS300
Your engine is fitted with the designated iridium−tipped
spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use the designated iridium−tipped spark plugs only and
do not adjust gaps for your engine performance and
smooth drivability.