1998 Lexus SC 300 Owners Manual - Page 271
1998 Lexus SC 300 Manual
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ENGINE CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick. 1. To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on a level spot. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine. 2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag. 3. Reinsert the dipstick and push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be correct. 254
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check
the oil level on the dipstick.
1.
To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on a level spot.
After
turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back
into the bottom of the engine.
2.
Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag.
3.
Reinsert the dipstick and push it in as far as it will go, or the
reading will not be correct.