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INTRODUCTION NOTICE S Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit. S Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. S Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment. S Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could be damaged. S 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 need to be metric. Checking the engine oil level Parts (if level is low): S API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page 203. Tools: S Rag or paper towel S Funnel (only for adding oil) Checking the engine coolant level Parts (if level is low): S Ethylene-glycol coolant S Demineralized or distilled water Tools: S Funnel (only for adding coolant) 191

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INTRODUCTION
191
NOTICE
S
Remember that battery and ignition cables carry
high
currents
or
voltages.
Be
careful
of
accidentally causing a short circuit.
S
Before closing the engine hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
S
Do not drive with the air cleaner removed,
excessive
engine
wear
could
result.
Also
backfiring could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
S
Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or
the transmission could be damaged.
S
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 need to be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
S
API SH, Energy–Conserving
II
multigrade engine oil or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil
viscosity, see page 203.
Tools:
S
Rag or paper towel
S
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
S
Ethylene–glycol coolant
S
Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
S
Funnel (only for adding coolant)