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Maintenance and care
RX350/270_EE
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct pro-
cedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (→P. 4 7 9 )
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
•Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level (→P. 4 7 7 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil level(→P. 4 7 2 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (→P. 5 0 4 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
RX350/270_EE■Adding engine oil
RX270
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in the
engine.
RX350
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that 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.
Oil grade→P. 6 1 0
Oil quantity
(Low→Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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