Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 395

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Adding engine oil
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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.
2GR-FKS engine
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A25A-FKS engine
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6AR-FSE engine
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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
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with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long
●
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil (except
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for Hong Kong and Macao)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1
While the vehicle is stopped, press
of the meter control switches.
2 Press or of the meter control
switches, and select
3 Press or of the meter control
switches to select "Vehicle Settings",
and then press "OK".
4
Press or of the meter control
switches to select "Oil Maintenance",
and then press "OK".
5
Select "Yes" and then press "OK".
A message will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
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