1997 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 11
1997 Lexus ES 300 Manual
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GAS STATION INFORMATION S Fuel selection: Select Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher is recommended. Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp.gal.) Engine oil: API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. Recommended oil viscosity - SAE 5W-30 if normal temperatures are below 38_C (100_F) Oil capacity: L (qt., Imp.qt.) Drain and refill with filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1) without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0) See page 201 for detailed information. Engine coolant: Capacity: 9.2 L (9.7 qt., 8.2 Imp.qt.) Coolant type- Ethylene-glycol coolant(Do not use alcohol coolant.) For checking the engine coolant, see page 204. S Automatic transmission: Fluid type - Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRONRIII (DEXRONRII) Tire information: See page 210 through 216 for detailed information. Tire pressure: Tire size: P205/65R15 92V cold tires kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Vehicle loaded up to vehicle capacity weight 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) S S S S Vehicle load up to 4 occupants Front tires Rear tires 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) S When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such speeds are permitted by law, inflate the front and rear tires 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 32 psi0, but never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.