tow Lexus ES300 1994 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 SG or SH, Energy-Conserving II multigrade engine oil
or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. For recommended
viscosity, see page 176.
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 filter
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

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

Air compressor (only for cleaning filter)
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 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
Tools:

Warm water

Baking soda

Grease

Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
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