Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 411

INTRODUCTION
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.
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.
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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):
Also
D Use API grade SJ, "Energy–Conserving" multigrade
engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For
recommended oil viscosity, see page 414.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent
See "Checking the engine coolant level" on page 415
for instructions.
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)