B00319
Recommended Viscosity (SAE):
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE °F
°C±20
±29 0
±1820
±740
460
1680
27100
38 10W±30
5W±30 PREFERRED
LU05G±04
B01610
Oil PressureOil Pressure SwitchGauge
Union Bolt
P12478
Adhesive
± LUBRICATION (2JZ±GE)OIL AND FILTER
LU±1
1573 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
OIL AND FILTER
INSPECTION
1. CHECK OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or thin-
ning.
If oil quality is visibly poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy±Conserving or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil. SAE 5W±30 is the best choice for
your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good start-
ing in cold weather.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
After warming up the engine and then 5 minutes after the en-
gine stop, oil level should be between the low level and full level
marks of the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the full level mark.
NOTICE:
Do not fill with engine oil above the full level mark.
3. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, AND INSTALL OIL
PRESSURE GAUGE
(a) Disconnect the oil pressure switch connector.
(b) Using SST, remove the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816±30010
(c) Install an oil pressure gauge.
4. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
5. CHECK OIL PRESSURE
Oil pressure:
At idle49 kPa (0.5 kgf/cm2, 7 psi) or more
At 3,000 rpm324 kPa (3.3 kgf/cm2, 47 psi) or more
6. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE AND REINSTALL
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
(a) Remove the oil pressure gauge.
(b) Tighten the union bolt.
Torque: 90 N´m (900 kgf´cm, 66 ft´lbf)
(c) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the oil pressure switch.
Adhesive:
Part No.08833±00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(d) Using SST, install the oil pressure switch.
SST 09816±30010
Torque: 15 N´m (150 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
(e) Connect the oil pressure switch connector.
7. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
R08549
Less than 5 mm (0.20 in.) SA±62
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL
2062 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
9. FILL AND CHECK DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEVEL
Torque: 49 N´m (500 kgf´cm, 39 ft´lbf)
Oil grade: Hypoid gear oil API GL±5
Viscosity:
Above ±18°C (0°F) SAE 90
Below ±18°C (0°F) SAE 80W±90 or 80W
Capacity: 1.35 liters (1.43 US qts, 1.19 lmp qts)
