2003 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 320
2003 Lexus IS 300 Manual
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INTRODUCTION NOTICE D Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit. D Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. D Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment. D Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission could be damaged. D 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): D "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent Oil grade: API grade SL "Energy-Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page 317. Tools: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Parts (if level is low): D "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent See "Checking the engine coolant level" on page 319 for instructions. D Demineralized or distilled water Tools: D Funnel (only for adding coolant) 303 2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)