2012 Lexus ES350 adding oil

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Maintenance and care
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 3 7 9 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 0 9 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Tire inflation pressure ( →P. 399)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 1 8 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Power steering fluid
level ( →P. 3 8 5 )
• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON II or III
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser ( →P. 3 8 4 )
Wa s h e r f l u i d ( →P. 3 8 9 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel

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ES350_UHolding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
■ Adding 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 oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
STEP5
STEP6
Engine oil selection→ P. 4 8 9
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the res-
ervoir when the engine is cold. Full
Low
If the level is on or below the L line,
add coolant up to the F line.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.
■When adding the engine coolant
When installing the reservoir cap, make sure
that the engine coolant reservoir hose posi-
tioned as shown in the illustration.