Safety Warning
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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2004 Lexus IS 300 Base, Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2004 Lexus IS 300 Base, StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | N/A | N/A | PAG 46 | See Underhood Decal. | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.30 LBS. | 0.58 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 2.10 QTS. | 1.98 L | TOYOTA Genuine Automatic Transmission Fluid Type T IV (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | 1.22 QTS. | 1.15 L | API - GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil, SAE 90W (Above 0Deg.F), SAE 80W or 80W-90 (Below 0Deg.F) | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 7.90 QTS. | 7.47 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or equivalent | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.70 QTS. | 5.39 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | API - SL "Energy-Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 5.40 QTS. | 5.11 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | API - SL "Energy-Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 17.50 GALS. | 66.24 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.70 QTS. | 2.55 L | API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II or III | 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.