2002 LEXUS ES 2MZ-FE/1MZ-FE (XV20)
XV20 / Sedan / Global (primarily North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)
2MZ-FE1MZ-FEExact year/trim recordGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Water pump leaks
- Suspension wear common after high mileage
- Minor oil consumption in 1MZ-FE after 150k miles
First checks
- Inspect timing chain noise
- Check for valve cover gasket leaks
- Verify automatic transmission shift quality
Before replacing parts
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- The 2002 ES 300 was not offered with a manual transmission globally.
- Engine variations depend on market: 1MZ-FE mainly North America, 2MZ-FE in Japan.
- Oil capacity includes standard service fill with filter replacement.