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1996 Lexus SC 400
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1996 Lexus SC 400SECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 7.00 OZS. | 0.2 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.10 LBS. | 0.95 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 4.0L Eng | 2.00 QTS. | 1.89 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid Type T II | As per TOYOTA TSB TC003-99, dated May 21, 1999, ATF Type T-IV now replaces other Type T fluids. Only ATF Type T can be mixed with Type T-IV fluid. ATF Type T-II and Type T-IV fluid must NOT be mixed. To prevent damage to transmission, determine which fluid type has been used. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 4.0L Eng | 1.42 QTS. | 1.34 L | API - GL-5, SAE 90W Hypoid Gear Oil (Above 0Deg.F), 80W or 80W-90 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 4.0L Eng | 11.40 QTS. | 10.78 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | DO NOT use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. | S | |
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng | 5.10 QTS. | 4.82 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | 4.0L Eng | w/o Filter | 4.80 QTS. | 4.54 L | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 4.0L Eng | 20.60 GALS. | 77.97 L | 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.