2012 Lexus IS220d recommended oil

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6-1. Specifications
IS250/220d/200d_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Lexus vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not avail-
able, SAE 5W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 0W-20 at
the next oil change.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures,
the engine may become diffi-
cult to start, so SAE 5W-30 or
lower viscosity engine oil is
recommended.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change.
Preferred

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Vehicle specifica-
IS250/220d/200d_EERecommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-30 is filled into your
Lexus vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
Oil viscosity (0W-30 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-30 indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 30 in 0W-30 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is oper-
ated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Temperature range anticipated
before next oil change.

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IS250/220d/200d_EE
Automatic transmission
*: The fluid capacity is provided as a reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Manual transmission
Clutch
Fluid capacity*7.5 L (7.9 qt., 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity1.8 L (1.9 qt., 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil typeAPI GL-5
Recommended gear oil viscos-
itySAE75W-90
Clutch free play5  15 mm (0.2  0.6 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3