2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 546

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Lexus requires ongoing general maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections. The recommended guidelines for inspections are listed below. Please refer to the "Maintenance" section of the Owner's Manual for a detailed description of inspection procedures. Every 30 Days At least once every 30 days, perform these inspections: • Check tire pressure • Check tires for damage and wear After Off-Road Driving Whenever you drive off-road through deep sand, mud or water, perform these inspections daily: • Check axle shaft boots • Check ball joints and dust covers • Check brake lines and hoses • Check brake pads/rotors and parking brake linings/drums • Check differential oil • Check engine air filter • Check nuts and bolts on chassis • Check steering linkage and boots • Check transfer case oil (AWD models) • Check transmission fluid When Refueling When refueling, perform these inspections: • Check engine oil level using the dipstick • Visually check engine coolant level on the see-through reservoir • Visually check brake fluid level on the see-through reservoir • Visually check condition of battery MAINTENANCE 42 • Check level of windshield washer fluid Introduction