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ENGINE
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling
system.
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" or similar high
quality ethylene glycol based non silicate, non amine,
non nitrite, and non borate coolant with long life hybrid
organic acid technology. (Coolant with long life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and
organic acids.)
For the U.S.A.—"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mixture
of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. This coolant
provides protection down to about –35_C (–31_F).
For Canada—"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mixture of
55% coolant and 45% deionized water. This coolant provides
protection down to about –42_C (–44_F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Lexus recommends "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant", which
has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor
result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper
usage. "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is formulated with
long life hybrid organic acid technology and has been
specifically designed to avoid engine cooling system
malfunction on Lexus vehicles.
Please contact your Lexus dealer for further details.
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CHECKING THE RADIATOR AND
CONDENSER
If either of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, take your vehicle to a Lexus dealer.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, be careful not to touch the
radiator or condenser when the engine is hot.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the radiator and condenser, do
not perform the work by yourself.
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