2005 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 492

ENGINE 326.CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL 62L018 62L017c " 1 Add oil 2 O.K. 3 Too full 4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the end. If it is between the low level mark ( 4 ) and the full level mark ( 5 ), it is O.K. With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on the dipstick. 1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine. 2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean. 3. Reinsert the dipstick and push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be correct. NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components. 453