2010 Lexus GS350 oil temperature

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sud-
denly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driv-
ing as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the 12 volt battery.
Fuel and 12 volt battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the 12 volt battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is OFF.
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric
cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the
coolant temperature is high. (P. 4 5 7 )
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting
in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to
dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

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Maintenance and care
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■Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait
more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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6-1. Specifications
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Lubrication system
GS460
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE 0W-
20 is the best choice for good fuel
economy and good starting in cold
weather.
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter

9.1 q t . ( 8 .6 L , 7.6 I m p .q t . )
8.9 qt. (8.4 L, 7.4 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
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The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for
easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle
is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

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GS350
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 5W-30 is not available,
SAE 10W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 5W-30 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference)
With filter
Without filter
2WD4WD


6.6 qt. (6.3 L, 5.5 Imp.qt.)
6.2 qt. (5.9 L, 5.2 Imp.qt.)

6.7 qt. (6.4 L, 5.6 Imp.qt.)
6.3 qt. (6.0 L, 5.3 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
GS_G_U (OM30C80U)
June 29, 2011 10:30 am
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil
which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for
easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle
is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

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Alphabetical index
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Noise from under the vehicle .............. 18
Odometer ................................................. 147
Oil
Engine oil ................................................. 451
Opener
Fuel filler door ........................................ 82
Hood ....................................................... 445
Trunk........................................................... 48
Outer foot lights ................................... 382
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .......................... 73
Mirror position memory ................... 55
Outside temperature 
display .......................................... 156, 396
Overhead console .............................. 389
Overheating, Engine .......................... 578
Parking brake .......................................... 145
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Switch ........................................................ 157
Wattage ................................................ 600
Personal lights ....................................... 384
Portable music player ........................ 328
Power outlet ........................................... 399
Power windows......................................... 75
Pre-collision system .............................207Radar cruise control ............................... 171
Radiator .................................................... 457
Radio ..........................................................260
Radio data system ................................ 262
Rear sunshade .......................................403
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ......................... 512
Wattage ................................................. 600
Rear view monitor system.................. 196
Rear window defogger ......................255
Replacing
Electronic key battery ......................482
Fuses........................................................ 484
Light bulbs .............................................. 512
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners .......................................... 626
Safety Connect....................................... 421
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ........................ 63
Automatic locking retractor ............66
Child restraint system 
installation .............................................. 114
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts .....................................434
Emergency locking retractor..........66
How to wear your seat belt ............. 63
How your child should wear 
the seat belt ..........................................66
Pre-collision seat belts .......................65
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use .........................66
Reminder light .................................... 536
Seat belt extenders .............................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ......................65N
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