Lexus IS 300
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the Lexus IS 300 — from 2001 to 2020.
2001–2005 Lexus IS 300
3.0L I6 (2JZ-GE) · RWD
215 hp / 218 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF T-IV
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity8.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity38 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity2.5 qt
Fuel
Tank17.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 90,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt90,000 mi
2016–2020 Lexus IS 300
2.0L Turbo I4 (8AR-FTS) · RWD
241 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF WS
Drain & fill3.9 qt
Full capacity10.4 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity2.5 qt
Fuel
Tank17.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Size225/40R18 front / 255/35R18 rear
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 225/40R18 front / 255/35R18 rear tiresService Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt90,000 mi
2016–2020 Lexus IS 300
3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) · AWD
260 hp / 236 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF WS
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity9.7 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluidGL-5 75W-90
Front capacity0.9 qt
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity2.5 qt
Transfer Case
FluidToyota ATF WS
Capacity0.5 qt
Fuel
Tank17.4 gal
TypePremium 91
Tires
Size225/40R18 front / 255/35R18 rear
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 225/40R18 front / 255/35R18 rear tiresService Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs120,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt90,000 mi