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Maintenance and care
■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 th e oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 5 5 6
Oil quantity
(Low Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Vehicle specifications
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.
Cooling system
Capacity
IS350C
9.6 qt. (9.1 L, 8.0 Imp. qt.)
IS250C
10.9 qt. (10.3 L, 9.1 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili- cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
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Vehicle specifications
Differential
*: Your Lexus vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at thefactory. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an
equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications. Please
contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con- tact your Lexus dealer.
Oil capacity
IS350C
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.) IS250C
1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5 or equivalent
Fluid capacity*
IS350C
8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 7.0 Imp. qt.) IS250C
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the auto matic transmission of your vehicle.
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 4 1 3Trunk openerP. 5 1Fuel filler door P. 9 5
Hood lock release lever P. 4 1 3Fuel filler door openerP. 9 5Tire inflation pressureP. 5 6 3
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 96, 555
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 563
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
With filter 6.7 (6.3, 5.5)
Engine oil typeP. 5 5 6