oil type Lexus IS250 2006 Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk / LEXUS 2006 IS350/250 FROM MAY 2006 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53619U)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check th e 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.
It takes about 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) to raise the oil level from low to full on the
dipstick.
STEP6
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Differential
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C):12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 
12.4 V Half charged
11.8 
12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
key is removed with all the lights turned
off)
Charging rates5A max.
Oil capacity
Front0.74 qt. (0.70 L, 0.61 lmp.qt.)
Rear
IS350:
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 lmp.qt.)
IS250 (2WD models): 1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 lmp.qt.)
IS250 (AWD models): 1.10 qt. (1.05 L, 0.92 lmp.qt.)
Oil type and
viscosity
IS250 (AWD)
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 Above 0 F (-18 C): SAE90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE80W
or SAE80W-90
Others
Toyota Genuine Differential
Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5,
Toyota Genuine Differential
Synthetic Gear Oil or equivalent

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Automatic Transmission
Manual transmission
Clutch
IS350IS250 (2WD)IS250 (AWD)
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill1.8 qt.
(1.7 L, 1.5 lmp.qt.)1.6 qt.
(1.5 L, 1.4 lmp.qt.)2.8 qt.
(2.7 L, 2.4 lmp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than "Toyota Genuine ATF WS" may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the auto matic transmission of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity1.9 qt. (1.8 L, 1.6 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil typeAPI GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscositySAE75W-90
NOTICE
Using manual transmission gear oil other than "TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmis-
sion Gear Oil API GL-5" may cause occurrence of gear noise or other deterioration.
Clutch free play0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 2 6 2Trunk openerP. 2 3Fuel filler door P. 5 1
Hood lock release lever P. 2 6 2Fuel filler door opener P. 5 1Tire inflation pressureP. 3 8 3
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65L, 14.3 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 52, 377
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 3 8 3
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)
qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
IS250 IS250
(2WD models) (AWD models) IS350
With filler 6.6 (6.3, 5.5) 6.8 (6.4, 5.7) 6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Without filler 6.2 (5.9
, 5.2)6.3 (6.0, 5.3) 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 378
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE-5W-30