Lexus oil and fluids
What oil does a Lexus take?
The oil each Lexus engine is approved for and how much an oil and filter change takes, for 5 engines — from Lexus's own handbooks where they are published, each with its source. Choose your engine above for the exact match, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
1.0 1KR-FE (VVT-i / dual VVT-i) · 2005 on
- Engine oil
- Toyota Genuine Motor Oil · SL/SM Energy-Conserving or ILSAC · 0W-20(2011–2014 · Yaris Mk3 1.0 (WE handbook OM52A70E))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil grade: 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 — API SL 'Energy-Conserving', SM 'Energy-Conserving' (later editions add SN 'Resource-Conserving') or ILSAC multigrade; 15W-40/20W-50 API SL/SM(/SN) are also listed for hot climates. Handbook: SAE 0W-20 is factory-filled and preferred; if unavailable SAE 5W-30 may be used but should be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change.
- Engine oil
- Toyota Genuine Motor Oil · SL/SM Energy-Conserving or ILSAC · 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30(2011–2014 · Aygo Mk1 (WE handbook OM99E37E, 2011 edition))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- The Aygo Mk1 handbook prints the grade list but its preferred-viscosity chart is a graphic; no preferred grade is stated in the text, so none is claimed here.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.1 litres(Yaris Mk3)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Drain and refill (reference): with filter 3.1 L, without filter 2.9 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.3 litres(Aygo Mk1)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Drain and refill: with filter 3.3 L, without filter 3.1 L.
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a similar high-quality ethylene-glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota SLLC is pre-mixed 50% coolant / 50% deionised water. Do not use plain water alone. Wording identical in every Toyota Europe handbook read (2011-2016).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4 (varies by model) · SAE J1703 / SAE J1704 (FMVSS No.116)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Auris Hybrid E18 (2013-14 TS and 2016 hatch editions): SAE J1703 DOT 3 or SAE J1704 DOT 4. Corolla E17 (2013-) and Aygo Mk1 brakes: SAE J1704 / DOT 4 only. Yaris Mk3 and Verso-S brakes print SAE J1703 / DOT 3. Check the vehicle's own handbook or reservoir cap; where a handbook names DOT 4 only, do not use DOT 3.
Fitted to: Aygo (2005-2022), Aygo X (2022-), Yaris 1.0 (2005-2020), iQ 1.0Shared engine — also sold as Toyota
1.33 1NR-FE Dual VVT-i · 2009–2018
- Engine oil
- Toyota Genuine Motor Oil · SL/SM Energy-Conserving, SN Resource-Conserving, or ILSAC · 0W-20(2011–2016 · Yaris Mk3, Verso-S, Corolla E17 1.33 (handbooks OM52A70E / OM52D18E / OM12F04E))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil grade: 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 — API SL 'Energy-Conserving', SM 'Energy-Conserving' (later editions add SN 'Resource-Conserving') or ILSAC multigrade; 15W-40/20W-50 API SL/SM(/SN) are also listed for hot climates. SAE 0W-20 is factory-filled and preferred; 5W-30 may be used if 0W-20 is unavailable, replaced with 0W-20 at the next change.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.4 litres
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Drain and refill (reference): with filter 3.4 L, without filter 3.2 L — identical in the Yaris Mk3, Verso-S and Corolla E17 handbooks.
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a similar high-quality ethylene-glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota SLLC is pre-mixed 50% coolant / 50% deionised water. Do not use plain water alone. Wording identical in every Toyota Europe handbook read (2011-2016).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4 (varies by model) · SAE J1703 / SAE J1704 (FMVSS No.116)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Auris Hybrid E18 (2013-14 TS and 2016 hatch editions): SAE J1703 DOT 3 or SAE J1704 DOT 4. Corolla E17 (2013-) and Aygo Mk1 brakes: SAE J1704 / DOT 4 only. Yaris Mk3 and Verso-S brakes print SAE J1703 / DOT 3. Check the vehicle's own handbook or reservoir cap; where a handbook names DOT 4 only, do not use DOT 3.
Fitted to: Yaris 1.33 (Mk2 facelift/Mk3), Auris 1.33 (2010-2018), Verso-S, Urban Cruiser, Corolla 1.33Shared engine — also sold as Toyota
1.4 D-4D 1ND-TV · 2002–2018
- Engine oil
- Toyota Genuine Motor Oil · C2 · 0W-30(2011–2016 · Verso-S and Corolla E17 1.4 D-4D (handbooks OM52D18E / OM12F04E; 2016 Portuguese edition OM12J90 agrees))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil grade ACEA C2. Handbook NOTICE: using engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic converter. SAE 0W-30 is factory-filled and the preferred grade.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.9 litres
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Drain and refill (reference): with filter 3.9 L, without filter 3.5 L (Verso-S and Corolla E17).
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a similar high-quality ethylene-glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota SLLC is pre-mixed 50% coolant / 50% deionised water. Do not use plain water alone. Wording identical in every Toyota Europe handbook read (2011-2016).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4 (varies by model) · SAE J1703 / SAE J1704 (FMVSS No.116)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Auris Hybrid E18 (2013-14 TS and 2016 hatch editions): SAE J1703 DOT 3 or SAE J1704 DOT 4. Corolla E17 (2013-) and Aygo Mk1 brakes: SAE J1704 / DOT 4 only. Yaris Mk3 and Verso-S brakes print SAE J1703 / DOT 3. Check the vehicle's own handbook or reservoir cap; where a handbook names DOT 4 only, do not use DOT 3.
Fitted to: Yaris 1.4 D-4D (Mk1-Mk3), Auris 1.4 D-4D (2007-2018), Corolla 1.4 D-4D, Verso-S, Urban Cruiser 1.4 D-4DShared engine — also sold as Toyota
1.6 Dual VVT-i / Valvematic (1ZR-FE / 1ZR-FAE) — timing chain · 2007–2018
- Engine oil
- Toyota Genuine Motor Oil · SL/SM Energy-Conserving, SN Resource-Conserving, or ILSAC · 0W-20(2013–2016 · Corolla E17 1.6 (1ZR-FE / 1ZR-FAE) — EE handbook OM12F04E)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil grade: 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 — API SL 'Energy-Conserving', SM 'Energy-Conserving' (later editions add SN 'Resource-Conserving') or ILSAC multigrade; 15W-40/20W-50 API SL/SM(/SN) are also listed for hot climates. SAE 0W-20 factory-filled and preferred; 5W-30 if unavailable, replaced with 0W-20 at the next change.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.2 litres(Corolla E17)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Drain and refill (reference): 1ZR-FE / 2ZR-FE / 1ZR-FAE with filter 4.2 L, without filter 3.9 L.
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a similar high-quality ethylene-glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota SLLC is pre-mixed 50% coolant / 50% deionised water. Do not use plain water alone. Wording identical in every Toyota Europe handbook read (2011-2016).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4 (varies by model) · SAE J1703 / SAE J1704 (FMVSS No.116)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Auris Hybrid E18 (2013-14 TS and 2016 hatch editions): SAE J1703 DOT 3 or SAE J1704 DOT 4. Corolla E17 (2013-) and Aygo Mk1 brakes: SAE J1704 / DOT 4 only. Yaris Mk3 and Verso-S brakes print SAE J1703 / DOT 3. Check the vehicle's own handbook or reservoir cap; where a handbook names DOT 4 only, do not use DOT 3.
Fitted to: Auris E15 1.6 Dual VVT-i, 1ZR-FE (2007-2009), Auris E15 1.6 Valvematic, 1ZR-FAE (2009-2012), Verso 1.6 Valvematic, 1ZR-FAE (2009-2018)Shared engine — also sold as Toyota
1.8 2ZR-FXE hybrid · 2009 on
- Engine oil
- Toyota Genuine Motor Oil · SL/SM Energy-Conserving, SN Resource-Conserving, or ILSAC · 0W-20(2013–2018 · Auris Hybrid Mk2 (E18) hatchback and Touring Sports, incl. 2015 facelift — EE handbooks OM12J03E (2013-14) and OM12L07 (2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Oil grade: 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 — API SL 'Energy-Conserving', SM 'Energy-Conserving' (later editions add SN 'Resource-Conserving') or ILSAC multigrade; 15W-40/20W-50 API SL/SM(/SN) are also listed for hot climates. SAE 0W-20 factory-filled and preferred; 5W-30 only if 0W-20 unavailable (then back to 0W-20 at the next change). Same in both editions.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.2 litres(Auris Hybrid E18)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Drain and refill (reference): with filter 4.2 L, without filter 3.9 L (both editions).
- Coolant
- Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Or a similar high-quality ethylene-glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota SLLC is pre-mixed 50% coolant / 50% deionised water. Do not use plain water alone. Wording identical in every Toyota Europe handbook read (2011-2016).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4 (varies by model) · SAE J1703 / SAE J1704 (FMVSS No.116)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Auris Hybrid E18 (2013-14 TS and 2016 hatch editions): SAE J1703 DOT 3 or SAE J1704 DOT 4. Corolla E17 (2013-) and Aygo Mk1 brakes: SAE J1704 / DOT 4 only. Yaris Mk3 and Verso-S brakes print SAE J1703 / DOT 3. Check the vehicle's own handbook or reservoir cap; where a handbook names DOT 4 only, do not use DOT 3.
Fitted to: Prius Mk3/Mk4 (2009-2022), Prius+ (2012-2020), Auris Hybrid (2010-2018), C-HR 1.8 Hybrid (2016-), Corolla 1.8 Hybrid (2019-), Lexus CT 200h (2011-2020)Shared engine — also sold as Toyota
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a franchised dealer or a parts catalogue and have not been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with the handbook or a franchised dealer quoting the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Lexus take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 5 Lexus engines we hold, the approvals named are Toyota Genuine Motor Oil, SL/SM Energy-Conserving or ILSAC, SL/SM Energy-Conserving, SN Resource-Conserving, or ILSAC, C2, mostly in 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30. Find your engine above, or choose your engine above for the exact match.
How much oil does a Lexus take?
Between 3.1 and 4.2 litres for an oil and filter change, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source. Fill to the dipstick's maximum mark rather than emptying a whole can in.
Where is the oil specification in a Lexus handbook?
Usually in the "Technical data", "Capacities and specifications" or "Engine oil" section near the back, which names the approval code and viscosity, and the oil-change capacity with filter. The figures above link to the handbooks we found them in.
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