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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
after replacing the engine
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If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate
viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or
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with a heavy load, or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long
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time, or when driving frequently through
heavy traffic
WARNING
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, service station
or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
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Do not leave used engine oil within the
reach of children.
NOTICE
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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
vehicle components.
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Avoid overfilling, or the engine could
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 "F" and "L" lines on the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
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Reservoir cap
A
"F" line
B
"L" line
C
If the level is on or below the "L" line, add
coolant up to the "F" line. (P.345)
Coolant selection
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Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant"
or a similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -31°F [-
35°C])
Canada:
"Toyota Super Long Life Coolant" is a mix-
ture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized
water. (Minimum temperature: -44°F [-
42°C])
For more details about engine coolant, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
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If the coolant level drops within a short
time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine
coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and
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