Lexus ES350 Service Manual page 429

Engine oil consumption
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A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situations,
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
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replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
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When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving while accel-
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erating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently through
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heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil
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The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Press or
1
Press or
2
.
Select the "Yes" and press
3
A message will be displayed when the reset
procedure has been completed.
WARNING
Used engine oil
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Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
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orders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of
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used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information concerning
recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
of the meter control switch, select
of the meter control switch, select "Oil Maintenance" and then press
.
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