Parts And Tools; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Engine Coolant Level - Lexus LX 470 Owner's Manual

NOTICE
D Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
D Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you
have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
D Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or
excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
D Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, transfer
oil and power steering fluid, or the transmission,
transfer and power steering could be damaged.
D Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the
wiper frame.

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 Use
API grade SJ "Energy−Conserving",
"Energy−Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For
recommended oil viscosity, see page 301.
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level

Parts (if level is low):
D "Toyota Long Life Coolant" or equivalent
See "Checking the engine coolant level" on page 302 for
instructions.
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding coolant)
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