1996 Lexus LX 450 Owners Manual - Page 204

INTRODUCTION NOTICE  Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit.  Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.  Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment.  Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, transfer oil and power steering fluid, or the transmission, transfer and power steering could be damaged.  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):  API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page 204. Tools:  Rag or paper towel  Funnel (only for adding oil) Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low):  Ethylene-glycol coolant  Demineralized or distilled water Tools:  Funnel (only for adding coolant) 193