oil dipstick Lexus IS250 2008 Using the air conditioning system and defogger / LEXUS 2008 IS250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53699U)

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Engine compartment
IS350
Battery (P. 302)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 295)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 295)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 301)
Fuse boxes ( P. 327)Washer fluid tank
(P. 305)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 301)
Radiator ( P. 301)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 2 9 9 )

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Maintenance and care
IS250
Battery (P. 302)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 295)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 295)
Brake fluid reservoir (P. 301)
Fuse boxes ( P. 327)Washer fluid tank
(P. 305)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 301)
Radiator ( P. 301)
Engine coolant reservoir (P. 2 9 9 )

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Engine oilWith 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 . After 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 out and check the
oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
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■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.
Oil gradeILSAC multi-grade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel
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Engine coolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
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 tightened.