Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual page 457

Engine oil consumption
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A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, 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
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replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
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When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when driving while accel-
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erating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
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heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil
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The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter "B" (→P. 91) when the engine is running.
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Turn the engine switch off.
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While pressing the trip meter reset switch (→P. 91), turn the engine switch to the
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IGNITION ON mode (do not start the engine because otherwise the reset mode
will be canceled).
The message shown in the illustration will
appear on the display.
Continue to press and hold the switch until
the trip meter displays "COMPLETE".
LS460/LS460L_U (OM50G04U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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