Specifications Lexus ES300 1998 Owner's Manuals (in English)

SECTION 6 ± 1
185
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Introduction
Vehicle identification186
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Engine compartment overview 187
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Do±it±yourself service precautions 188
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Parts and tools 189
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SECTION 6 ± 2
192
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Specifications193
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Fuel 195
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Facts about engine oil consumption 196
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Used engine oil 198
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Checking the engine oil level 198
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Checking the engine coolant level 201
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62L005±1
Temperature range anticipated before next oil change
ENGINE193
SPECIFICATIONS
± GENERALModel
Type
Bore and stroke
Displacement
Valve clearance (engine cold) Intake
Exhaust
Drive belt tension (with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT±33±73F)
1MZ ± FE
6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline
87.5 X 83 mm (3.44 X 3.27 in.)
2995 cm
3 (182.7 cu.in.)
0.15 ± 0.25 mm (0.006 ± 0.010 in.)
0.25 ± 0.35 mm (0.010 ± 0.014 in.)
115
20 lb.
± LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil capacity Drain and refillwith filter
without filter
Oil grade
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
4.7 L (5.0 qt., 4.1 lmp.qt.)
4.5 L (4.8 qt., 4.0 lmp.qt.)
API SH, ºEnergy±Conserving IIº or SJ, ºEnergy±Conservingº multigrade
engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
± COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE195
FUEL
Fuel type
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mixups, your Lexus has a smaller fuel tank
opening. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it, but the
larger nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5±M93 in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of leaded gasoline will cause the
three±way catalytic converter/warm up three±way catalytic converter to
lose its effectiveness and the emission control system to function
improperly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs.
Octane rating
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For
improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline
with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is
recommended.
Use of unleaded fuel with an Octane Rating or Research Octane Number
lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is sever\
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this will lead to engine damage. If your engine knocks ...
If you detect heavy knocking even when using the recommended fuel, or if\
you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consu\
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your Lexus dealer.
However, now and then, you may notice light knocking for a short time while
accelerating or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern.
Gasolines containing detergent additives
Lexus recommends use of gasolines that contain detergent additives to
avoid build±up of engine deposits.
For further details, ask your Lexus dealer or a local gasoline retailer.
Improved gasolines
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has
developed a specification of improved gasolines. The AAMA
specification offers optimal fuel information for better vehicle
performance and better protection of your engine.
Lexus recommends the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specification,
if available, for improved drivability and emission control system.

SECTION 6 ± 3
202
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Chassis
Specifications203
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Checking brake fluid 205
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Checking power steering fluid 206
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Checking tire pressure 207
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Rotating tires 208
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Checking and replacing tires 208
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Installing snow tires and chains 210
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Replacing wheels 212
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Aluminum wheel precautions 212
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Suspension and chassis 212
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CHASSIS203
SPECIFICATIONS
± AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEFluid capacity TransmissionDrain and refill
Differential
Fluid type
3.5 L (3.7 qt., 3.1 lmp. qt.)
0.85 L (0.9 qt., 0.7 lmp.qt.)
Automatic transmission fluid D±II or DEXRON
III (DEXRONII)
± BRAKES
Pedal clearance
Pedal freeplay
Brake pad wear limit
Parking brake lining wear limit
Parking brake adjustment
Fluid type
70 mm (2.8 in.) Min. *1
1 ± 6 mm (0.04 ± 0.24 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
1.0 mm (0.04 in.)
3 ± 6 clicks *
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SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N (50 k\
gf, 110 lbf.) with the engine running
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2: Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the pressure of 294 N (30 \
kgf, 66 lbf.)

SECTION 6 ± 4
213
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications214
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Checking battery condition 219
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Battery recharging precautions 223
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Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 224
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Checking the cartridge type fuses 226
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Adding washer fluid 227
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Checking the headlight aim 228
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Replacing light bulbs 229
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
214
SPECIFICATIONS
± FUSE LOCATIONS
64E001

1 3Engine compartment
2Engine compartment (Canada and California only)
4Driver's side instrument panel ± FUSES
64E025±1
1
Engine compartment
64E026±1
2Engine compartment (Canada and California only)

SECTION 6 ± 5
232
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Specifications233
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Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 234
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Washing and waxing 235
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Cleaning the interior 237
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BODY233
SPECIFICATIONS
± DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Tread ± Front ± Rear
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
4830 mm (190.2 in.)
1790 mm (70.5 in.)
1395 mm (54.9 in.)*
2670 mm (105.1 in.)
1545 mm (60.8 in.)
1520 mm (59.8 in.)
410 kg (900 lb.)
*: Unladen vehicle
± FUEL TANK
Capacity
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp.gal.)