Adding Engine Oil; Engine Oil Consumption - Lexus 2015 RX350 Owner's Manual

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Adding engine oil

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Engine oil
selection
Oil quantity
(Low Full)
Items
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
STEP 1
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
STEP 2
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
STEP 3

Engine oil consumption

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A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situ-
ations, 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
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after 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, when towing, or when
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driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
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through heavy traffic
P. 809
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Clean funnel
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as that already in the
engine.
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