Parts And Tools; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Engine Coolant Level; Checking Brake Fluid - Lexus GX470 2004 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

PARTS AND TOOLS

Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do-it-yourself maintenance. Remember all Lexus parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.

Checking the engine oil level

Parts (if level is low):
D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent
See page 544 for details about engine oil selection.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level

Parts (if level is low):
D "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
"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).
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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Checking brake fluid

Parts (if level is low):
D FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
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