2018 Lexus ES350 oil filter

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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many compon
ents and fluids that may move suddenly,
become hot, or become electrically energize d. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving
as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the engine
compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery. Fuel and
battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.
( → P. 435)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in
your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner f ilter removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt
in the air.

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Maintenance and care
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations,
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 accel-
erating or decelerating 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 data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press or of the meter control switch, select .
Press or of the meter control switch, select “Vehicle Setting” and then press
.
Press or of the meter control switch, select “Oil Maintenance” and then press
.
Select the “Yes” and press .
A message will be displayed when the reset
procedure has been completed.
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harm ful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cance r, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed 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 sa fe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of
used oil and filters in household tras h, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning
recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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When trouble arises
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-information display.
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance
schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintena nce” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for
the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is shown (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance on the
maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the maintenance is
performed (→ P. 419)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintena nce” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for
the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be changed. (The indicator will not work
properly unless the oil mainte nance data has been reset.)
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( →P. 433)
■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is shown
Indicates that the engine oil should be changed. (After the engine oil is changed and the
oil maintenance data has been reset.)
Check and change the engine o il, and oil filter by your Lexus dealer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be reset. (→ P. 433)
Comes
on⎯Does not sound
Indicates a condition, such as malfunc-
tion of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
Flashes⎯Does not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly
System
warning
lightWarning buzzer*Warning

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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)9-1. Specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.
Engine
Model3.5L 6-cylinder (2GR-FE)
Type6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 × 3.27 in. (94.0 × 83.0 mm)
Displacement210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp.gal.)
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill ⎯ reference
*)
With filter6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp.qt.)
Without filter6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)

571Alphabetical index
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LightsAutomatic High Beam system ..... 168
Fog light switch ..................................... 172
Headlight switch.................................. 165
Illuminated entry system .................379
Interior light ...........................................378
Interior lights list .................................. 377
Personal lights .....................................378
Replacing light bulbs ........................462
Trunk light ............................................... 103
Turn signal lever .................................. 163
Vanity lights ......................................... 386
Wattage ..................................................524
Lock steering column ...........................156
Low profile tire....................................... 443
Luggage security system.................... 102
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance..........425
General maintenance .......................421
Maintenance data ............................... 516
Maintenance requirements............ 418
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 482
Master warning light ........................... 483
Meter .............................................................76 Indicators................................................... 74
Instrument panel light control ......... 77
Multi-information display ................. 80
Warning lights ........................................ 73
Micro dust and pollen filter ................ 371 Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...................... 126
Outside rear view mirror defoggers........................................... 370
Outside rear view mirrors ..............128
Vanity mirrors .....................................386
Moon roof Door lock linked moon roof operation......................135
Jam protection function....................135
Operation................................................ 134
MP3 disc
*.............................................. 300
Multi-information display..................... 80 Drive information....................................81
Dynamic radar cruise control ..... 207
Language...............................................539
Switching the display ............................81
Trip information ...................................... 77
Warning message............................ 488
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........................8
Odometer ................................................... 76
Oil Engine oil ................................................ 518
Opener Hood.........................................................427
Trunk ........................................................... 101
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*: For vehicles with navigation system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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ES350_OM_OM06134U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 427 P. 101 P. 178
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 427 P. 178 P. 522
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 518
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 522
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 518