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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1991 Lexus ES 250 Automatic
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1991 Lexus ES 250 AutomaticSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.56 LBS. | 0.7 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.10 QTS. | 1.04 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 10.00 QTS. | 9.46 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/Filter | 4.10 QTS. | 3.88 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 45Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 and 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F) | S | |
| Engine Oil | 2.5L Eng | w/o Filter | 3.90 QTS. | 3.69 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below 45Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (Above 0Deg.F), 20W-40/50 and 15W-40 (Above 10Deg.F) | S | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90 Gear Oil | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.