Lubrication System - Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual

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8-1. Specifications

Lubrication system

Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference
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With filter
Without filter
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: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil.
Warm up the engine and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
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"Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" is used in
your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil"
or equivalent to satisfy the following
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
Outside temperature
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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the
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5.2 qt. (4.9 L, 4.3 Imp.qt.)
5.0 qt. (4.7 L, 4.1 Imp.qt.)
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characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold
weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vis-
cosity characteristic of the oil when
the oil is at high temperature. An oil
with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if
the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specifica-
tion Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is added to some oil
containers to help you select the oil you
should use.