Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
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NOTICE
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Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentally causing a
short circuit.
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Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you have not
forgotten any tools, rags, etc.
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Do not drive with the air cleaner removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the
engine compartment.
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Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, transfer oil and
power steering fluid, or the transmission, transfer and power
steering could be damaged.
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Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper
frame.
PARTS AND TOOLS
Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform
do−it−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):
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Use API grade SH, ”Energy−Conserving II” or SJ,
”Energy−Conserving” multigrade engine oil or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil viscosity, see page
263.
Tools:
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Rag or paper towel
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Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
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Ethylene−glycol coolant
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Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
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Funnel (only for adding coolant)