2006 LEXUS LS430 oil type

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
Do-it-yourself maintenancePa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition 
( P. 2 7 3 )
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench 
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Blade type fuses
( P. 2 9 8 )
• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Brake fluid level 
(P. 2 7 0 )
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake
fluid
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Cartridge type fuses 
(P. 3 0 9 )
• Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same
amperage rating as original
Engine coolant level 
(P. 2 6 8 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar
high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant and 50% de-ionized water
(vehicles sold in the U.S.A.), 55% coolant 45%
de-ionized water (vehicles sold in Canada).
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 2 6 3 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in these sections.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding the engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Return the filler cap and turn the ca
p clockwise until you hear a
click.
It takes about 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp.qt.) to raise the oil level from low to full on the
dipstick.
■ Recommended viscosity
Temperature range anticipated before next oil change.
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
goo
d fuel economy, and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available, SAE
1
0W-30 may be used. However, it
should be replaced with 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
Dummy
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil.
ItemsClean funnel (only for adding oil)

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6-1. Specifications
Fuel
Lubrication system
*5W-30 is an oil that provides optimal levels of fuel efficiency
Oil viscosity
• “5W” oils are for use in ar
eas where the ambient temperature is -13 F (-
25 C) or above. “10W” oils are fo r areas where the ambient tempera -
ture is -4 F (-
20C) or above. Oils with smaller figures are better for
engine starting in cold we ather and fuel efficiency.
• “XX-30” indicates oil viscosity. O ils with lar
ger figures have better ther-
mostability and are good for high-speed driving.
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (Research octane number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity22.2 gal. (84 L, 18.5 lmp.gal)
Oil capacity
(drain and refill) with filter
without filter
5.4 qt. (5.1 L, 4.5 lmp.qt.)
4.8 qt. (4.5 L, 4.0 lmp.qt.)
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil 
viscosity
Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the
above grade and viscosity.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change 5W-30*

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6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
- Open voltage at 
68F (20 C):
12.7 V Fully charged 
12.3 V Half charged 
11.9 V Discharged 
[Voltage checked 20 minutes after the key is
removed with all the lights turned off]
- Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and 
viscosity
Vehicles without syn -
thetic oil information
label
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 
Above 0 F(-
18 C): SAE 90 
Below 0 F(-
18 C): SAE 80W or 
SAE 80W-90
Vehicles with 
synthetic oil 
information label*
Toyota Genuine Differential 
Synthetic gear oil
API GL-5 SAE 75W-90 
or its equivalent

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Trunk openerP. 1 9Hood lock release lever P. 2 6 0Fuel filler doorP. 5 1
Auxiliary catch lever P. 2 6 0Fuel filler door opener P. 5 1Tire inflation pressureP. 2 8 3
Fuel tank capacity22.2 gal. (84 L, 18.5 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P.373
Cold tire inflation 
pressurepsi (kPa, kgf/cm2 or bar)
P225/55R17 95H 32 (220, 2.2)
245/45R18 96W 33 (230, 2.3) P.283
245/45R18 96V 33 (230, 2.3)
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filler 5.4 (5.1, 4.5)
Without filler 4.8 (4.5, 4.0)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P.263
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-30