Lexus RX 300
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Lexus RX 300 — from 1999 to 2003.
1999–2003 Lexus RX 300
3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) · FWD
220 hp / 222 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF T-IV
Drain & fill3.7 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity38 oz
Fuel
Tank19.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 90,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt90,000 mi
1999–2003 Lexus RX 300
3.0L V6 (1MZ-FE) · AWD
220 hp / 222 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidToyota ATF T-IV
Drain & fill3.7 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity38 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidGL-5 75W-90
Rear capacity1.5 qt
Transfer Case
FluidToyota ATF T-IV
Capacity0.6 qt
Fuel
Tank19.8 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 90,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt90,000 mi