Lexus oil and fluids
What oil does a Lexus take?
The oil each Lexus engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 4 engines — from Lexus's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
Lexus 2.0 8AR-FTS turbo I4 (NX 300) · 2018–2021
- Engine oil
- ILSAC GF-5 · 0W-20(NX 300 (manuals dated Apr 2019 and Jun 2021))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5W-20 may be used if 0W-20 is unavailable, but must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change. Lexus manuals do not print the model year; years left null and the PDF date is given in the source title.
- Oil change with filter
- 5.2 quarts (4.9 liters)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Same in both NX 300 manuals
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a 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. Pre-mixed (US: 50% coolant / 50% deionized water). Capacity varies by model — not recorded.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Newer-platform manuals (Camry 2019/2023/2025 HV, RAV4 2019+, Corolla/Corolla Cross 2020+, Highlander HV 2021+, Sienna 2022, Tundra 2022+, Tacoma 2024, NX 300, bZ4X) additionally list FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704 as acceptable. Older manuals (Camry 2013/2015, RAV4 2016, Corolla 2017, Tacoma/Highlander/Sienna 2018, Tundra 2016/2020, 4Runner 2020, RX 350, GX 460, LX 570) list DOT 3 / SAE J1703 only.
Used in: NX 300 (2018–2021)
Lexus 3.5 2GR-FKS V6 (RX 350) · 2016–2022
- Engine oil
- ILSAC GF-5 · 0W-20(RX 350 / RX 350L (manuals dated Oct 2017 and Jun 2020))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5W-20 may be used if 0W-20 is unavailable, but must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change. Lexus manuals do not print the model year; years left null and the PDF date is given in the source title.
- Oil change with filter
- 5.8 quarts (5.5 liters)(With towing package)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Without-filter figure 5.6 qt (5.3 L)
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a 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. Pre-mixed (US: 50% coolant / 50% deionized water). Capacity varies by model — not recorded.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- This Lexus manual lists DOT 3 / SAE J1703 only.
Used in: RX 350 / RX 350L (2016–2022)
Lexus 4.6 1UR-FE V8 (GX 460) · 2010–2023
- Engine oil
- ILSAC · 0W-20(GX 460 (manuals dated Jul and Oct 2015))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual prints 'Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil' with no GF class. 5W-20 may be used if 0W-20 is unavailable, but must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change. Lexus manuals do not print the model year; years left null and the PDF date is given in the source title.
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a 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. Pre-mixed (US: 50% coolant / 50% deionized water). Capacity varies by model — not recorded.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- This Lexus manual lists DOT 3 / SAE J1703 only.
Used in: GX 460 (2010–2023)
Lexus 5.7 3UR-FE V8 (LX 570) · 2016–2021
- Engine oil
- ILSAC GF-5 · 0W-20(LX 570 (manual dated Jul 2015))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 5W-20 may be used if 0W-20 is unavailable, but must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change. Lexus manuals do not print the model year; years left null and the PDF date is given in the source title.
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a 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. Pre-mixed (US: 50% coolant / 50% deionized water). Capacity varies by model — not recorded.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- This Lexus manual lists DOT 3 / SAE J1703 only.
Used in: LX 570 (2016–2021)
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Lexus take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 4 Lexus engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 0W-20. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.
How many quarts of oil does a Lexus take?
Between 5.2 and 8.2 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.
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