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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Adding engine oil
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If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as already in the engine.
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.
1
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
2
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
3
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, when towing, or when driving
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while accelerating 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
press
.
Select the "Yes" and press
3
A message is displayed on the multi-information display.
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LX570_OM_OM60N01U_(U)
P. 564
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Clean funnel
of the meter control switches, select
of the meter control switches, select "Oil Maintenance" and then
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