tow Lexus ES300 1992 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

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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 steering wheel freeplay
Tools:

Measure
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Parts (if level is low):

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
®−II
Tools:

Rag or paper towel

Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition and fluid level
Parts (if level is low):

Distilled waterTools:

Warm water

Baking soda

Grease

Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

Coin (for filler caps)

Funnel (only for adding distilled water)
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Checking the cartridge type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage
rating as original