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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
( P. 483)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 477)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 480)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 478) Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 481)
Fuse box ( P. 507)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 487)
Battery ( P. 484)
Cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 481)
Radiator ( P. 481)1
2
3
4 5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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Maintenance and care With the engine at operating temperatur e and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick. ■
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. Afte r 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 dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Engine oil 1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
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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 consumed while driving. In th e 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, when towing, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently ●
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when drivin g 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 switches, select .
Press or of the meter control swit ches, select “Oil Maintenance” and then
press .
Select the “Yes” and press .
A message is displayed on th e multi-information display.Engine oil selection P. 564
Oil quantity (Low Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel1
2
3
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance and care WARNING ■
Used engine oil ●
Used engine oil contains potentially harm ful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation or skin canc er, 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 trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call your Lexus
dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or dis-
posal. ●
Do not leave used engine oil within the reac h of children.
NOTICE ■
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on 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 fille r cap is properly tightened.
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LX570_OM_OM60R07U_(U) 8-1. 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 Model 5.7L V8 (3UR-FE)
Type 8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.70 4.02 in. (94.0 102.0 mm)
Displacement 345.6 cu.in. (5663 cm 3
)
Valve clearance
Automatic adjustment
Drive belt tension
Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 24.5 gal. (93 L, 20.4 Imp.gal.)
Lubrication system Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
* )
With filter
Without filter 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)