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LX570_OM_OM60T33U_(U)
4756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms 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 or rags, in the engine com-
partment.
●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. 483)
■When working on or under the vehicle
Do not get under the vehicle with just the jack supporting it.
Always use automotive jack stands or other solid supports.
■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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LX570_OM_OM60T33U_(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
Model5.7L V8 (3UR-FE)
Type8-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.70 4.02 in. (94.0 102.0 mm)
Displacement345.6 cu.in. (5663 cm3)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustmentDrive belt tension
Fuel
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane rating91 (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 filter8.5 qt. (8.0 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
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LX570_OM_OM60T33U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler doorAuxiliary catch lever
P. 248 P. 476
Tire inflation pressureFuel filler door openerHood lock release lever
P. 569 P. 248 P. 476
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 24.5 gal. (93 L, 20.4 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only
P. 564
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 569
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter
Without filter 8.5 qt. (8.0 L, 7.0 Imp.qt.)
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
P. 564