2003 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

FLUID CAPACITIES (ES300)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
Drain & Refill 3.3 Qts. (3.1L)
Dry Fill 9.5 Qts. (8.9L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 9.7 Qts. (9.2L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) 1.1 Qts. (1.0L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES (GS300)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
Drain & Refill 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Dry Fill 8.7 Qts. (8.2L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 8.1 Qts. (7.7L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) 1.4 Qts. (1.3L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) 1.1 Qts. (1.0L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES (GS430)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
Drain & Refill 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
Dry Fill 9.4 Qts. (8.9L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 5.5 Qts. (5.2L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) 1.4 Qts. (1.3L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) 1.1 Qts. (1.0L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES (GX470)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
Drain & Refill 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
Dry Fill 9.4 Qts. (8.9L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 5.5 Qts. (5.2L)
Differential (3)
Front 1.5 Qts. (1.4L)
Rear 3.3 Qts. (3.1L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) (4)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use 5W-30 API SL energy conserving engine oil.
(3) Use hypoid gear oil API GL-5. Above 0°F (-18°C), use SAE 90. Below 0°F (-18°C), use SAE 80W or SAE 80W-90.
(4) Specification is not available from manufacturer.
FLUID CAPACITIES (IS300)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
Drain & Refill 2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Dry Fill 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 7.9 Qts. (7.5L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) 1.22 Qts. (1.15L)
Manual Transmission (API GL-4/GL-5 75W-90) 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) 1.0 Qts. (.9L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES (LS430)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
Drain & Refill 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
Dry Fill 9.4 Qts. (8.9L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 10.40 Qts. (9.5L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 4.8 Qts. (4.5L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) 1.4 Qts. (1.3L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) 1.1 Qts. (1.0L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES (LX470)

Application (1) Quantity
Active Height Control (AHC) Suspension Fluid (3) 3.9 Qts. (3.7 L)
Automatic Transmission (ATF Type T-IV)
Drain & Refill 3.2 Qts. (3.0L)
Dry Refill 11.4 Qts. (10.8L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 16.3 Qts. (15.4L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 7.2 Qts. (6.8L)
Differential
Front Axle (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) 1.7 Qts. (1.6L)
Rear Axle (Hypoid Gear Oil GL-5) 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) .9 Qts. (.8L)
Transfer Case (SAE 75W-90/API GL-5) 1.4 Qts. (1.3L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
(3) AHC Suspension Fluid Part No. 08886-01805
FLUID CAPACITIES (RX300)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
2WD
Drain & Refill 3.3 Qts. (3.1L)
Dry Refill 8.7 Qts. (8.3L)
4WD
Drain & Refill 4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
Dry Refill 9.7 Qts. (9.2L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
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)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
FLUID CAPACITIES (SC430)

Application (1) Quantity
Automatic Transmission (Toyota Type T-IV ATF)
Drain & Refill 1.9 Qts (8.9L)
Dry Fill 9.4 Qts. (8.9L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 10.5 Qts. (9.9L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (2) 5.5 Qts. (5.2L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5) 1.4 Qts. (1.3L)
Power Steering Fluid (Dexron-III) 1.0 Qts. (.9L)
(1) Approximate quantity is listed.
(2) Use an API SJ energy conserving engine oil.
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