adding oil Lexus IS300h 2013 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition (P.
447)•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine/power con-
trol unit coolant
level (P. 444)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(P. 440)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 475)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
(P. 479)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original
• Phillips-head screw-
driver• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiators and con-
denser (P. 446)
Tire inflation pres-
sure (P. 466)• Tire pressure gauge• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 446)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter
use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Maintenance and care
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the 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.
Engine oil selectionP. 5 6 5
Oil quantity (Low  Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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