Lexus LS 2000 4.3 petrol service and maintenance

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity: 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts)
For regular oil change Lexus LS 2000 4.3 petrol takes approx. 5.1 litres of oil, 5.8 litres is total engine oil capacity.
Oil change interval is 10,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.
Recommended oil type (Oil Viscosity Classification SAE) is 5W-30, 5W-40

Air filter

Replacement interval for the air filter is 40,000 km.
After prolonged driving in particularly dusty conditions, it is advisable to check the condition of the air filter earlier and replace it if the filter is visibly dirty.

Fuel filter

Lexus LS 4.3 petrol fuel filter replacement interval: 40,000 km

Spark plugs

Recommended spark plugs change interval is 40,000 km.

Timing belt

Manufacturers recommended timing belt replacement interval for Lexus LS 4.3 petrol is 100,000 km.
The experience of Lexus LS owners confirms that timing belt does in fact last for the specified mileage sometimes lasting 150,000 km or more, but it is recommended to carefully monitor the condition of the timing belt once the manufacturer's mileage has been reached.
Running your car in aggressive environments (e.g. salt, sand, etc.) causes timing belt to degrade faster and reduces its lifespan; under such conditions, the belt may need to be replaced sooner.

Serpentine (drive) belt

Lexus LS 2000 430 V8 serpentine or alternator belt replacement interval is 100,000 km.

Engine coolant

Engine coolant (antifreeze) recommended replacement interval for Lexus LS 4.3 petrol is 60,000 km or 3 years, whichever comes first.

Gearbox oil change

Lexus LS automatic transmission oil change interval is 120,000 km, the gearbox oil filter must also be changed at the same time as the oil.
Gearbox oil specification is Toyota ATF Type T-IV. Gearbox oil capacity is 8.9 litres (9.4 quarts).

Gearbox maintenance information is provided for Aisin AW35-51LS gearbox. Before servicing, make sure your car has this particular gearbox.