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2001 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities
ES300 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | |||||
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| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) | 5.0 Qts. (4.7L) | |||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 9.7 Qts. (9.2L) | |||||
| Automatic Transaxle (Toyota Type T-IV ATF) | ||||||
| Drain & Refill | 3.7 Qts. (3.5L) | |||||
| Dry Fill | 8.7 Qts. (8.3L) | |||||
| Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) | .8 Qt. (.8L) | |||||
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GS300 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) | 5.7 Qts. (5.4L) | |||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 8.1 Qts. (7.7L) | |||||
| Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF) | ||||||
| Drain & Refill | 2.1 Qts. (2.0L) | |||||
| Dry Fill | 8.7 Qts. (8.2L) | |||||
| Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | |||||
| Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | |||||
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GS430 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) | 5.5 Qts. (5.2L) | |||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 9.5 Qts. (9.0L) | |||||
| Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF) | ||||||
| Drain & Refill | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) | |||||
| Dry Fill | 9.4 Qts. (8.9L) | |||||
| Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | |||||
| Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | |||||
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LS430 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) | 4.8 Qts. (4.5L) | |||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 10.0 Qts. (9.5L) | |||||
| Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF) | ||||||
| Drain & Refill | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) | |||||
| Dry Fill | 9.4 Qts. (8.9L) | |||||
| Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | |||||
| Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) | 1.1 Qts. (1.0L) | |||||
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LX470 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) | 7.2 Qts. (6.8L) | ||||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | |||||||
| With Front Heater Only | 15.6 Qts. (14.8L) | ||||||
| With Front & Rear Heater | 16.2 Qts. (15.3L) | ||||||
| Automatic Transmission (Dexron-III) | |||||||
| Drain & Refill | 2.0 Qts. (1.9L) | ||||||
| Dry Refill | 12.4 Qts. (11.7L) | ||||||
| Differential | |||||||
| Front Axle (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 1.8 Qts. (1.7L) | ||||||
| Rear Axle | |||||||
| With Limited Slip Differential (LSD) (Hypoid Gear Oil LSD SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 3.5 Qts. (3.3L) | ||||||
| With Rear Differential Lock (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 3.4 Qts. (3.2L) | ||||||
| Without Rear Differential Lock (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 3.5 Qts. (3.3L) | ||||||
| Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) | .9 Qt. (.8L) | ||||||
| Transfer Case (SAE 75W-90/API GL-5) | 1.4 Qts. (1.3L) | ||||||
| Active Height Control (AHC) Suspension Fluid (AHC Suspension Fluid Part No. 08886-01805) | 3.9 Qts. (3.7 L) | ||||||
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RX300 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) | 5.0 Qts. (4.7L) | ||||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 9.5 Qts. (9.0L) | ||||||
| Automatic Transaxle (Toyota Type T-IV ATF) | |||||||
| 2WD | |||||||
| Drain & Refill | 3.7 Qts. (3.5L) | ||||||
| Dry Refill | 8.7 Qts. (8.3L) | ||||||
| 4WD | |||||||
| Drain & Refill | 4.3 Qts. (4.1L) | ||||||
| Dry Refill | 9.7 Qts. (9.2L) | ||||||
| Differential | |||||||
| 4WD (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 1.0 Qt. (.9L) | ||||||
| Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) | 1.2 Qts. (1.1L) | ||||||
| Transfer Case | |||||||
| 4WD (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 1.0 Qt. (.9L) | ||||||
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IS300 FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | (1) Quantity | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) | 5.7 Qts. (5.4L) | |||||
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | 7.9 Qts. (7.5L) | |||||
| Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF) | ||||||
| Drain & Refill | 2.5 Qts. (2.4L) | |||||
| Dry Fill | 8.5 Qts. (8.0L) | |||||
| Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) | 1.2 Qts. (1.1L) | |||||
| Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) | 1.0 Qts. (0.9L) | |||||
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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.
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