Lexus ES350 Service Manual page 427

Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
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Park the vehicle on level ground.
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After warming up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil
to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
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the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
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Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the oil level.
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Low
1
Normal
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Excessive
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Flat dipstick
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The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Non-flat dipstick
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