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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oil consumption
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A certain amount of engine oil will be con-
sumed while driving. In the following situa-
tions, oil consumption may increase, and
engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example
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directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
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viscosity is used
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When driving at high engine speeds or
with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerat-
ing frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long
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time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
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After changing the engine oil (except
for Hong Kong and Macao)
The engine oil maintenance data should be
reset. Perform the following procedures:
1
Press
or
of the meter control
switches and select
2
Press
or
of the meter control
switches, select the "Vehicle Settings"
and then press "OK".
3
Press
or
of the meter control
switches, select the "Oil Maintenance"
and then press "OK".
4
Select "Yes" and then press "OK".
"Reset Complete" will be displayed when
the reset procedure has been completed.
Used engine oil
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Used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflamma-
tion and skin cancer, so care should be
taken to avoid prolonged and
repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thor-
oughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a
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safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in house-
hold trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Lexus dealer, ser-
vice station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or
disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the
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reach of children.
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To prevent serious engine damage
.
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
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Be careful not to spill engine oil on the
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vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
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be damaged.
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Check the oil level on the dipstick
every time you refill the vehicle.
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Be sure the engine oil filler cap is prop-
erly tightened.
Checking the engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is
between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines
on the reservoir when the engine is
cold.
WARNING
NOTICE
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