Lexus RX350 Manual page 366

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
2
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
A
Normal
B
Excessive
C
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
Checking the oil type and prepar-
■
ing the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.454
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
Adding engine oil
■
If the oil level is below or near the low
level mark, add engine oil of the same
type as that already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turning
it counterclockwise.
2
Add engine oil slowly, checking the
dipstick.
3
Install the oil filler cap by turning it
clockwise.
Engine oil consumption
■
A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed 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 replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
●
viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or