Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 396

WARNING
Used engine oil
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● Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
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safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the
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reach of children.
NOTICE
■ To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
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Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
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vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
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be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the "F" and "L" lines on the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine coolant reservoir
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Reservoir cap
A
"F" line
B
"L" line
C
If the level is on or below the "L" line, add
coolant up to the "F" line. (P.464)
■ Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant"
or a similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C [-
31°F])
For more details about coolant, contact
your Lexus dealer.
If the coolant level drops within a short
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time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine
coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and
water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Lexus
dealer, test the cap and check for leaks in
the cooling system.
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