Lexus NX 300h 2020 Owner's Manual page 350

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
5
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
A
Normal
B
Excessive
C
Measuring side
D
6
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
Checking the oil type and prepar-
■
ing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before add-
ing oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.424
 Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
 Items
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
●
with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerat-
ing frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long
time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil
■
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1
Press or
switches and select
of the meter control
.