2007 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 507

E X P L A N AT I O N OF MAINTENANCE ITEMS Brake Pads/Rotors and Parking Brake Linings/Drums Check brake pads and rotors for excessive wear; check brake rotors for runout. Check brake calipers for fluid leakage. Check the parking brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage, broken parts and excessive wear. A qualified technician should perform these inspections. Drive Belt Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and adjust if necessary. Replace the belt if it is damaged. Engine Air Filter Check for damage, excessive wear and oiliness. Replace if necessary. Engine Coolant When inspecting, visually check the engine coolant level on the seethrough reservoir. Add coolant as necessary. When replacing, drain and flush the cooling system and refill with coolant. Always use Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate, nonamine, non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (i.e., a combination of low phosphates and organic acids). A qualified technician should perform these operations. Note: Initial replacement is at 120 months/100,000 miles. Replace every 60 months/50,000 miles thereafter. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. For recommended oil grade and viscosity, refer to your Owner's Manual. The ES 350 is equipped with a replaceable oil-filter element and oil-filter cap O-ring; replace both at each oil change. For instructions on how to reset the reminder light, refer to your Owner's Manual. Engine Valve Clearance The ES 350 is equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters that require no periodic clearance inspection or adjustment. Exhaust Pipes and Mountings Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust leakage. Tighten connections and replace parts as necessary. MAINTENANCE 65 Scheduled Maintenance Log