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8-1. Specifications
Temperature range anticipated
A
before next oil change
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here
as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the
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 labels:
Either or both API registered marks
are added to some oil containers to
help you select the oil you should use.
LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
API Service Symbol
A
Top portion: "API SERVICE SN" means
the oil quality designation by American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Center portion: "SAE 0W-20" means the
SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: "Resource-Conserving"
means that the oil has fuel-saving and envi-
ronmental protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
B
The International Lubricant Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC) Certifica-
tion Mark is displayed on the front of the
container.
NX200
"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:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-
30:
API grade SL "Energy-Conserving",
SM "Energy-Conserving", SN
"Resource-Conserving" or SN PLUS
"Resource-Conserving"; or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil
15W-40:
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