Engine Oil Selection; Oil Identification Marks - Lexus GX470 2004 Owner's Manual

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Engine oil selection

"Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" is filled in your Lexus vehicle. Use

Lexus approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent to

satisfy the following grade and viscosity.

Oil grade: API grade SL "Energy-Conserving" or ILSAC

multigrade engine oil.

Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-30

Outside temperature

SAE 5W-30 is the best choice, for good fuel economy and

good starting in cold weather.

If SAE 5W-30 oil is not available, SAE 10W-30 may be

used. However, it should be replaced with SAE 5W-30 at

the next oil change.

" API Service Symbol

" ILSAC Certification Mark

Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil

containers to help you select the oil you should use.

D The API Service Symbol is located anywhere on the outside

of the container.

The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API

(American Petroleum Institute) designation such as SL.

The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity

grade such as SAE 5W-30. "Energy-Conserving", shown

in the lower portion, indicates that the oil has fuel-saving

capabilities.

D The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and

Approval Committee) Certification Mark is displayed on the

front of the container.