Lexus GS300, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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PARTS AND TOOLS
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do
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it
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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):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy
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Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see
page 525.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
”Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or similar high quality
ethylene glycol based non
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silicate, non
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amine, non
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nitrite,
and non
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borate coolant with long
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life hybrid organic acid
technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50%
coolant and 50% deionized water (for the U.S.A.) or 55% of
coolant and 45% deionized water (for Canada).
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)