Checking The Engine Oil - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

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. After warming up the engine and turning
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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 the dipstick out.
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IS350/IS300
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Wipe the dipstick clean.
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Reinsert the dipstick fully.
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Holding a rag under the end, pull
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the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
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Normal
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Excessive
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The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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IS350/300/200t_U (OM53D18U)
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
IS200t
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