oil dipstick Lexus GS350 2007 Other interior features / LEXUS 2007 GS430/350 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30A04U)

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Engine compartment
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 3 7 9 )
Engine oil level dipstick 
( P. 380)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 386)
Fuse box ( P. 413)
Washer fluid tank 
( P. 390)Engine coolant reservoir 
( P. 384)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 385)
Radiator ( P. 385)
Fuse box ( P. 413)
Battery ( P. 387)
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Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 3 7 9 )
Engine oil filler cap 
( P. 380)
Brake fluid reservoir 
( P. 386)
Fuse box ( P. 413)
Washer fluid tank 
( P. 390)Engine coolant reservoir 
( P. 384)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 385)
Radiator ( P. 385)
Fuse box ( P. 413)
Battery ( P. 387)
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■Installing the clips
Open
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperat ure and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. A
fter turning off the engine, wait
a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the
engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick ou
t and check the
oil level.
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Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Low
Full
■ A
dding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the lo
w level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise until you hear a click.
STEP6
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in househol d trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts store for information con-
cerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly retightened.