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Lexus IS 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 3)

Make
Lexus
Model
IS 350
Engine
V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE)
Year
2006
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 3
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1. Warm up the engine until the thermostat opens. While the thermostat is open, circulate the coolant for several minutes.

HINT:  The thermostat open timing can be confirmed by pressing the inlet radiator hose by hand, and checking when the engine coolant
starts to flow inside the hose.

NOTICE:  When pressing the radiator hoses:
^ Wear protective gloves.
^ Be careful as the radiator hoses are hot.
^ Keep your hands away from the radiator fans.

2. Maintain the engine speed at 2,000 to 2,500 rpm.
3. Press the inlet and outlet radiator hoses several times by hand to bleed air.

NOTICE: When pressing the radiator hoses:
^ Wear protective gloves.
^ Be careful as the radiator hoses are hot.
^ Keep your hands away from the radiator fans.

g. Stop the engine, and wait until the engine coolant cools down to ambient temperature.

NOTICE:  Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Pressurized, hot engine coolant and steam may
be released and cause serious burns.

h. Check the coolant level in the radiator reservoir. If the coolant level is low, add SLLC to the radiator reservoir FULL line.

6. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
7. INSTALL AIR CLEANER INLET NO. 1
8. INSTALL V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
9. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

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