LEXUS SC
Z30 / Z40 / Second generation (Z40) / 1998-2007 / 2-door coupe / 2-door coupe / convertible / 2-door convertible coupe
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1998 LEXUS SC 2JZ-GE/1UZ-FE (Z30)
Z30 / 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE / Two main engines used globally: 3.0L inline-6 2JZ-GE for SC 300, and 4.0L V8 1UZ-FE for SC 400.
2000 LEXUS SC 2JZ-GE/1UZ-FE (Z30)
Z30 / 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE / The 2000 Lexus SC was available mainly with two engines globally: the 3.0L V6 2JZ-GE (inline-6) for North America and key markets, and the 4.0L V8 1UZ-FE mainly for Europe and some other markets.
2002 LEXUS SC 2JZ-GE/1UZ-FE V8 (Z30)
Z30 / 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE V8 / In 2002, the Lexus SC was available primarily in two main engine variants globally: the SC 300 with the 2JZ-GE inline-6 gasoline engine, and the SC 430 featuring the 1UZ-FE V8 engine. Market variations exist with SC 300 prominent in Japan, North America, and some other markets, while SC 430 was the flagship convertible variant introduced in 2001 and continuing through 2002.
2005 LEXUS SC 3UZ-FE (UZZ40)
UZZ40 / 3UZ-FE / 4.3L DOHC V8 with VVT-i, aluminum block and heads
2007 LEXUS SC 3UZ-FE/2GR-FSE (Z40)
Z40 / 3UZ-FE, 2GR-FSE / The 2007 Lexus SC was primarily offered as SC 430 with a 4.3L V8 (3UZ-FE) across major markets. Some regions received or had limited versions with V6 3.5L (2GR-FSE) engines close to 2007 but mainly from 2010. The SC 430 used a VVT-i 32-valve DOHC V8 with aluminum block and heads.
Motorcodes nach Jahr
| Jahr | Variante | Motorcodes | Hubraum | Kraftstoffsystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | technical-profile | 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE | 2JZ-GE: 2997 cc; 1UZ-FE: 3969 cc | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE | 2JZ-GE: 2997 cc, 1UZ-FE: 3969 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2002 | technical-profile | 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE V8 | 2JZ-GE: 2997 cc; 1UZ-FE: 4292 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | 3UZ-FE | 4293 cc | EFI with electronic throttle control |
| 2007 | technical-profile | 3UZ-FE, 2GR-FSE | 4293 cc for 3UZ-FE | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
Ölmenge nach Motor
| Jahr | Motorcodes | Öltyp | Ölmenge | Flüssigkeit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE | API SJ or later, SAE 5W-30 | Approx. 6.9 liters (including filter), service-fill with filter change | Dexron III or approved automatic transmission fluid |
| 2000 | 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE | 5W-30 synthetic motor oil commonly recommended | Approx. 6.9 liters (including filter), service-fill quantity with filter change | Toyota Type T-IV automatic transmission fluid |
| 2002 | 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE V8 | SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher | Approx. 6.6 liters service-fill including filter (varies by engine) | Dexron III or Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid |
| 2005 | 3UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher synthetic recommended | 6.4 liters (including oil filter); service-fill capacity, filter change required | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| 2007 | 3UZ-FE, 2GR-FSE | API SN or higher, SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended | About 6.9 liters (service fill including oil filter change) | Toyota WS fluid recommended |
Technische Daten
- Motoren: 2JZ-GE, 1UZ-FE, 1UZ-FE V8, 3UZ-FE, 2GR-FSE
- Getriebe: Available only on SC 300: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic (A340E) on SC 300 and SC 400, Dexron III or approved automatic transmission fluid, Not available in North America for 2000 SC; 6-speed manual was rare and mostly market-dependent, 4-speed automatic (A340E/A340F) for V6; 5-speed automatic A341E for V8 versions, Toyota Type T-IV automatic transmission fluid, 5-speed manual (only SC 300; not available on SC 430), 4-speed automatic for SC 300; 5-speed automatic for SC 430
- Reifengrößen: 225/50VR16 (standard), 225/50ZR16 (coupe), 225/45ZR17 (convertible), 225/50R16 (SC 300), 235/45ZR17 or 245/40ZR18 (SC 430), 225/45ZR18 front, 245/45ZR18 rear, 225/45R18 front, 245/40R18 rear common
- Lochkreis: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Radmoment: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Flüssigkeiten und Servicedaten
- Motoröl: API SJ or later, SAE 5W-30 / 5W-30 synthetic motor oil commonly recommended / SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher / SAE 5W-30 API SL or higher synthetic recommended
- Getriebeöl: Dexron III or approved automatic transmission fluid / Toyota Type T-IV automatic transmission fluid / Dexron III or Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid / Toyota ATF Type T-IV
- Kühlmittel: Approx. 10 liters / Approx. 8.8 liters / Approx. 9 liters / 10.5 liters
- Bremsflüssigkeit: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Bekannte Probleme
- Timing belt replacement needed every 90,000 miles (SC 300)
- Potential electronic throttle body issues (SC 400)
- Timing belt wear leading to failure if not replaced timely
- Vibration issues related to suspension bushings
- Occasional electronic idle control valve faults
- Wear on electrical components in older models
- Suspension bushings wear
- Oil leaks from valve covers
- Hydraulic convertible top hydraulics can leak
- Suspension bushings wear prematurely on harsh roads
- Timing chain tensioner noise in higher mileage engines
- Aging convertible top hydraulic pump failure