Parts And Tools - Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual

NOTICE
D Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
D Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
D Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or
excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
D Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the
transmission could be damaged.
D Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the
wiper frame.

PARTS AND TOOLS

Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do–it–yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL "Energy–Conserving" or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see
page 317.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
D "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent
See "Checking the engine coolant level" on page 319 for
instructions.
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)
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