General Maintenance And Regular Use - Lexus GX Service Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE

In addition to scheduled maintenance,
your Lexus requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and
visual inspections. The recommended
guidelines for inspections are listed
below. Please refer to the "Mainte-
nance" section of the Owner's Manual
for a detailed description of inspec-
tion procedures.
When Refueling
When refueling, perform these
inspections:
• Check engine oil level using
the dipstick
• Visually check engine coolant
level on the see-through
reservoir
• Visually check brake fluid level
on the see-through reservoir
• Visually check condition of
battery
• Check level of windshield
washer fluid
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Every 30 Days
At least once every 30 days, perform
these inspections:
• Check tire pressure
• Check tires for damage
and wear
After Off-Road Driving
Whenever you drive off-road through
deep sand, mud or water, perform
these inspections daily:
• Check axle shaft boots
• Check ball joints and dust covers
• Check brake lines and hoses
• Check brake pads/rotors and
parking brake linings/drums
• Check differential oil
• Check engine air filter
• Check nuts and bolts on chassis
• Check steering linkage and
boots
• Check transfer case oil
(AWD models)
• Check transmission fluid