lexus LS400 1998 Engine / LEXUS 1998 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50498U)

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lexus LS400 1998  Engine / LEXUS 1998 LS400 OWNERS MANUAL (OM50498U) MAINTENANCE
216Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel and that, on a safe incline,
your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied.
Automatic transmission ”Park

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DOES YOUR VEHICLE NEED
REPAIRING?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual
tip�offs that indicate service is needed.  Some important clues are:
Engine missing

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lexus LS400 1998  Engine / LEXUS 1998 LS400 OWNERS MANUAL (OM50498U) SECTION   6 �  1
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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Introduction
Vehicle identification 219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Engine compartment overvi

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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
61L002
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle.  This number is on the left top of the instrument
panel and can be seen

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INTRODUCTION
220
ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW
1 Brake fluid reservoir
2 Fuse box
3 Battery
4 Washer fluid tank
5 Engine oil level dipstick
6 Engine oil filler cap
7 Power steering fluid
reserv

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DO�IT�YOURSELF SERVICE
PRECAUTIONS
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure given in this Section.
You should be aware that improper or incomplete

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222Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high
currents or voltages.  Be careful of accidentally causing a
short circuit.
Before closing the engine hood, check to see that you

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Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low

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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Specifications 225. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fuel 227. . . . . . . . . .

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Temperature range anticipated before next oil change
ENGINE
225
SPECIFICATIONS
� GENERAL
Model
Type
Bore and stroke
Displacement
Valve clearance (engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust
Drive belt tensio
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