2016 LEXUS LS460L oil level

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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...................648
Fuel information ..........................665
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 667
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...................682
Alphabetical index.................... 688
8Vehicle specifications
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “Naviga-
tion and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual”.
• Navigation system
• Audio/visual system
• Rear seat entertainment sys-
tem
• Lexus parking assist-sensor
• Lexus parking assist monitor

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 549)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
•Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
•Distilled water
Engine coolant level ( P. 547)
•“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 technol-
ogy
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level ( P. 544)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
•Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine
oil)
Fuses ( P. 579)• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Light bulbs ( P. 584)
• Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and condenser ( P. 549)

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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
2WD models
For right-hand drive vehicles:
The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite side
of the engine compartment.
Engine compartment
Battery ( P. 549)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 544)
Air cleaners ( P. 554)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 545)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 553)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 549)
Radiator ( P. 549)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 547)
Fuse boxes ( P. 579)
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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
AWD models
Battery (P. 549)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 544)
Air cleaners ( P. 554)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 545)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 553)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 549)
Radiator ( P. 549)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 547)
Fuse boxes ( P. 579)
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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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 warming up the engine and
turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, 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.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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Maintenance and care
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Adding engine oil
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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 653
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after
replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a 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 tightened.

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8Vehicle specifications
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ..................648
Fuel information.......................... 665
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 667