oil dipstick Lexus GS350 2017 Owner's Manual

4546-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
Engine compartment
GS350
Fuse boxes (P. 493)
Battery ( P. 466)
Engine oil level dipstick( P. 459)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 464) Engine oil filler cap (
P. 461)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 470)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 466)
Radiator ( P. 466)1
2
3
4
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Maintenance and care
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GS200t
Fuse boxes ( P. 493)
Battery ( P. 466)
Intercooler coolant reservoir ( P. 465)
Engine oil level dipstick( P. 459)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 461) Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 464)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 470)
Condenser ( P. 466)
Electric cooling fans
Radiator ( P. 466)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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GS F
For right-hand drive vehicles:
The battery and the fuse box in front of the battery are located on the opposite
side of the engine compartment.
Fuse boxes ( P. 493)
Battery ( P. 466)
Engine oil level dipstick( P. 459)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 464) Engine oil filler cap (
P. 461)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 470)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 466)
Radiator ( P. 466)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level on
the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning
it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Engine oil
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2
GS350GS200t
GS F

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Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or engine. Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.3
4
5
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2
3
Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
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■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of th e same
type as that already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding
oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
GS350GS200t
GS F
Engine oil selection P. 618, 621, 623
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harm ful contaminants which may cause skin dis-
orders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid pro-
longed 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 dispose of
used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call any authorized Lexus retailer or Le xus authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, service station or auto parts st ore for information concerning 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 a 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 tightened.

6188-1. Specifications
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
GS350
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Lexus recom-
mends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another motor oil of
matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or SN
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference *)
With filter
Without filter
6.4 L (6.8 qt., 5.6 Imp.qt.)
6.0 L (6.3 qt., 5.3 Imp.qt.)

621
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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
GS200t
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gasoline
Engines” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gasoline Engines” or equiva-
lent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE 0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gasoline
Engines” or API grade SL “Energy-Co nserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or
SN “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Viscosity grade:
SAE 0W-20 and 5W-30
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil SAE
0W-20 for Downsized Turbo Gaso-
line Engines” is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in
cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used. How-
ever, it should be replaced with SAE
0W-20 at the next oil change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference *)
With filter
Without filter
4.6 L (4.9 qt., 4.0 Imp.qt.)
4.3 L (4.5 qt., 3.8 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change Preferred

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8-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30F83E_(EE)
GS F
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine
oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Lexus recom-
mends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another motor oil of
matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or SN
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 5W-30 is filled into your Lexus
vehicle at manufacturing, and the
best choice for good fuel economy
and good starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a higher
viscosity engine oil in extremely low
temperatures, the engine may
become difficult to start, so SAE
5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference *)
With filter
Without filter
8.8 L (9.3 qt., 7.7 Imp.qt.)
7.9 L (8.3 qt., 7.0 Imp.qt.)
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change Preferred