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.
2012 Lexus LFAFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 0.88 LBS. | 0.39 KG | HFC-134a (R-134a) | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 | S | |||
| Clutch Fluid | N/A | N/A | TOYOTA Genuine Brake Fluid 2500H | S | |||
| Engine Coolant | 26.90 QTS. | 25.45 L | TOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant or Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology | DO NOT use plain water alone. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Single Air-cooled Oil Cooler | 16.90 QTS. | 15.99 L | API - SM or SN Mobil 1 SAE 5W-50 | If Mobil 1 5W-50 is not available, another oil of equivalent quality to Mobil 1 5W-50 may be used. In this case, do not start the engine if the engine coolant or oil temperature is below 5Deg.F (-15Deg.C), and do not drive the vehicle under extreme load conditions. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Twin Air-cooled Oil Cooler | 18.00 QTS. | 17.03 L | API - SM or SN Mobil 1 SAE 5W-50 | If Mobil 1 5W-50 is not available, another oil of equivalent quality to Mobil 1 5W-50 may be used. In this case, do not start the engine if the engine coolant or oil temperature is below 5Deg.F (-15Deg.C), and do not drive the vehicle under extreme load conditions. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 19.30 GALS. | 73.05 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Rear,Transaxle | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | TOYOTA Genuine Defferential Gear Oil LT | Other gear oil that meets API GL-5 and SAE 75W-85 or GL-5 and SAE 75W-90 specifications. | 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.
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