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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedures
as given in these sections.
ItemsPa r t s a n d t o o l s
Battery condition
(
P. 4 8 2 )•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 4 7 9 )• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level
( P. 4 7 8 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid tech-
nology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50 %
coolant and 50 % deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55 %
coolant and 45 % deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 4 7 5 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 505)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 5 0 8 )
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver•Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Power steering fluid
level ( P. 4 8 1 )
• Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and
condenser
( P. 4 7 9 )
Tire inflation
pressure ( P. 4 9 5 )• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d
( P. 4 8 5 )• Water or washer fluid containi ng antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U)6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consum ed while driving. In the following situations,
oil consumption may increase, and engine o il 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, when towing, or when driving
while accelerating or de celerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance da ta should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press or of the meter control switches, select .
Press or of the meter control switch es, select “Oil Maintenance” and then
press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
A message is displayed on the multi-information display.
Engine oil selection P. 5 6 4
Oil quantity (Low Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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