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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 N
Service Category: General Section: Maintenance
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000000UZF03BX
Title: MAINTENANCE: UNDER HOOD: GENERAL MAINTENANCE (2008 LX570)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

1. GENERAL NOTES

  • Maintenance requirements vary depending on the country.
  • Check the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual supplement.
  • Following the maintenance schedule is mandatory.
  • Determine the appropriate time to service the vehicle using either distance driven or time (months) elapsed, whichever reaches the specification first.
  • Maintain similar intervals between periodic maintenance unless noted.
  • Failing to check each vehicle part could lead to poor engine performance and increased exhaust emissions.

2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

(a) Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.

3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL 3UR-FE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)+

4. RADIATOR AND HOSES

(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and free of leaves, dirt and bugs.

(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rotting or loose connections.

5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

(a) Check that the electrolyte level of all the battery cells is between the upper and lower lines on the case.

HINT:

If the electrolyte level is difficult to see, lightly shake the vehicle.

6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

(a) Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see-through reservoirs BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570) .

7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT

(a) Check the drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness 3UR-FE ENGINE MECHANICAL: DRIVE BELT: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570) .

8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL

(a) Check the oil level on the dipstick with the engine turned off 3UR-FE LUBRICATION: LUBRICATION SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570) .

9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

(a) Check the level on the dipstick. The level should be in the "HOT" or "COLD" range depending on the fluid temperature POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570) .

10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

(a) Visually check the overflow plug and oil pan for fluid leaks or traces of fluid.

11. EXHAUST SYSTEM

(a) Check for unusual exhaust sounds or abnormal exhaust fumes. Locate the cause and correct it.