oil dipstick LEXUS LX570 2015 Owners Manual

7514-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Engine compartment
Power steering fluid reservoir
(  P. 761)
Engine oil level dipstick
(  P. 753)
Engine oil filler cap
(  P. 754)
Brake fluid reservoir
(  P. 759) Fuse box (  P. 786)
Washer fluid tank (  P. 765)
Battery (  P. 762)
Cooling fans
Condenser (  P. 758)
Radiator (  P. 758)
Engine coolant reservoir
(  P. 757)

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) ■ Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating tempera ture and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level grou nd. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull
the dipstick out.NOTICE■
After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag unde r the end, pull
the dipstick out and check the oil
level.
Low
Normal
Excessive The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
■ 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. (  P. 889)
Make sure to check the oil type an d prepare the items needed before
adding oil. STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Maintenance and care
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.Engine oil selection  P. 889
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
■
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following situ-
ations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled in
between oil maintenance intervals. ●
When the engine is new, for example di rectly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine ●
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used●
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or when
driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently ●
When leaving the engine idling for a lo ng time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) CAUTION■
Used engine oil ●
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin
disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid
prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your skin, wash
thoroughly with soap and water. ●
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dis-
pose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground. Call
your Lexus dealer, service station or auto parts stor e for information concerning
recycling or disposal. ●
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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, as 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.

8896-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
LX570_OM_OM60L96U_(U) Lubrication system
* : The engine oil capacity is a reference qu antity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Lexus vehicle. Use Lexus
approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the follow-
ing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced with
SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
* )
With filter
Without filter 7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp.qt.)
7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature