Lexus 2003 SC430, Owner'S Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
– DIFFERENTIAL
Oil capacity 1.35 L (1.42 qt., 1.19 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
Vehicles without synthetic oil
information label Hypoid gear oil API GL–5
Above –18
C (0 F): SAE 90
Below –18 C (0 F): SAE 80W or SAE 80W–90
Vehicles with synthetic oil
information label* Toyota Genuine Differential Synthetic gear oil
API GL–5 SAE 75W–90 or its equivalent
NOTE:
*Vehicles with synthetic oil information label only:
The following label is affixed on the right side of the
differential carrier. Use the type and viscosity shown on
the label when the differential oil is replaced.
Synthetic oil information label
NOTICE
Vehicles with synthetic oil information label only:
Use of differential oil other than “Toyota Genuine
Differential
Synthetic gear oil API GL–5 SAE 75W–90” or its
equivalent may damage the differential gear of your vehicle
and diminish fuel efficiency. For the reasons mentioned
above, Lexus recommends use of “Toyota Genuine
Differential Synthetic gear oil API GL–5 SAE 75W–90”.
Another differential oil of matching quality can also be
used, (but note that despite the similarity in nomenclature
between “Toyota Genuine Differential Synthetic gear oil
API GL–5 SAE 75W–90” and oils that meet SAE 75W–90
specifications, compliance with the SAE specification
does not guarantee that an oil has all characteristic
required to avoid the problem described above.) If you are
unable to locate an equivalent to “Toyota Genuine
Differential Synthetic gear oil API GL–5 SAE 75W–90”,
contact your Lexus dealer for further details or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.