oil type Lexus IS250C 2010 Owner's Manual

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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 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.
Engine oil selection→ P. 5 3 0
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
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10_IS250C/350C_UHow to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity9.6 q t.
(9.1 L, 8.0 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili-
cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate cool-
ant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

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Differential
*: “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” is filled in your Lexus vehicle at factoryfill. Use Lexus approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equiva-
lent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Lexus dealer for further details.
Automatic tr ansmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Lexus dealer.
Oil capacity
IS350C:
1.42 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp. qt.)
IS250C: 1.20 qt. (1.15 L, 1.01 Imp. qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*“Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85
GL-5” or equivalent
Fluid capacity*
IS350C:8.3 qt. (7.9 L, 6.9 Imp. qt.)
IS250C: 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeTo y o t a G e n u i n e AT F W S
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 automatic transmission of your vehicle.

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Manual Transmission
Clutch
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 Transmission
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. 3 8 9Trunk openerP. 4 7Fuel filler door P. 9 0
Hood lock release lever P. 3 8 9Fuel filler door openerP. 9 0Tire inflation pressureP. 5 3 6
Fuel tank capacity17.2 gal. (65 L, 14.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 91, 529
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 536
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Without filter 6.2 (5.9, 5.2)
With filter6.6 (6.3, 5.5)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 530
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30