brake fluid Lexus ES300 1995 Introduction

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INTRODUCTION
Power steering
fluid reservoir
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield washer
fluid tank (For U.S.A.)
Windshield washer and
headlight cleaner fluid
tank (For Canada)
Engine oil level dipstick
Battery
Fuse box
(Canada only)
Fuse boxes
(U.S.A. and Canada)
Brake fluid reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW

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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-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):
API SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended oil
viscosity, see page 174.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
Ethylene-glycol coolant
Demineralized or distilled water
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 power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
®-II
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)