Lubrication System On-Vehicle Inspection

Engine. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
2Ad-Fhv Lubrication. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

  2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY

  3. CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

Lubrication System -- On-Vehicle Inspection



1. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

  1. Warm up the engine, stop the engine and wait for 5 minutes. The oil level should be between the low and full level marks of the dipstick.
    If the level is below the low level mark, check for leakage and add oil until it reaches the full level mark.

    NOTICE:
    Do not fill the engine oil above the full level mark.


2. CHECK ENGINE OIL QUALITY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Lubrication.Lubrication System.Lubrication System On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. Check the oil for deterioration, water contamination, discoloring, or thinning.
    If the oil quality is visibly poor, replace it.

    HINT:
    TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil is in this vehicle when it is shipped. Use TOYOTA approved TOYOTA Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
    Oil grade:
    G-DLD1 or API grade CF-4, CF (API CE or CD may also be used)
    If using SAE 10W-30 or a higher viscosity engine oil at extremely low temperatures, the engine may become difficult to start.
    SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for low temperatures.


3. CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.

  1. Remove the oil pressure switch.

  1. Install the oil pressure gauge.

  1. Warm up the engine.

  1. Measure the oil pressure.

    Oil pressure:
    Condition
    		Specified Condition
    Idle
    		29 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.2 psi) or more
    4,500 rpm
    		245 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) or more

  1. Remove the oil pressure gauge.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.2Ad-Fhv Lubrication.Lubrication System.Lubrication System On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.

    Adhesive:
    Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344, or equivalent

  1. Install the oil pressure switch.

    Torque:
    15 N*m{153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}
    NOTICE:
    Do not start the engine for at least 1 hour after installation of the switch.

  1. Connect the oil pressure switch connector.

  1. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.