checking oil Lexus ES300 1992 Introduction

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):

Engine oil API grade SG, Energy-Conserving II multigrade
engine oil is recommended. For recommended viscosity,
see page 169.
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 and replacing the air cleaner
element
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

1 air cleaner element, Lexus 17801-74060 or equivalentTools:

Air compressor (only for cleaning element)
Checking clutch pedal freeplay
Tools:

Measure
Checking brake and clutch fluids
Parts (if level is low):

FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking brake pedal freeplay
Tools:

Measure
Checking brake pedal clearance
Tools:

Measure