2000 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 1

GAS STATION INFORMATION D Fuel selection: Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended. D Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.) D Engine oil: API SJ, "Energy-Conserving" 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., lmp.qt.) Drain and refill with filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1) without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0) See page 402 for detailed information. D Engine coolant: Capacity: 8.8 L (9.3 qt., 7.7 lmp. qt.) Coolant type - "TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent With ethylene-glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. For checking the engine coolant, see page 407. D Automatic transaxle: Fluid type - Automatic transmission fluid Type T-IV D Tire information: See page 423 through 432 for detailed information. D Tire pressure: Tire size: P205/65R15 92V or P215/60R16 91V cold tires kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Vehicle loaded up Vehicle load up capacity to 4 occupants weight Front tires ...180 (1.8, 26) ...220 (2.2, 32) Rear tires ...180 (1.8, 26) ...220 (2.2, 32) 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 psi), but never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall. to vehicle