Parts And Tools - Lexus GS430 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

PARTS AND TOOLS

Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do−it−yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended
oil viscosity, see page 533.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and non−borate coolant with long−life hybrid organic acid
technology.
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mixture of 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% of
coolant and 45% deionized water (for Canada).
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Checking the cartridge type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage
rating as original