LEXUS GS
S160 / S190 / 3rd generation (S190) / L10 / 2001-2019 / Sedan
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2001 LEXUS GS 1G-FE/2JZ-GE (S160)
S160 / 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE / 2001 Lexus GS mainly offered with inline-6 engines in different markets: 2.5L 1G-FE (Japan), 3.0L 2JZ-GE (North America, Europe, Japan), and in some markets 4.3L 3UZ-FE V8 on higher trims.
2003 LEXUS GS 1G-FE/2JZ-GE (S160)
S160 / 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE / The 2003 Lexus GS was offered with multiple inline-6 and V8 engines: 2.5L I6 1G-FE (Japan market GS250), 3.0L I6 2JZ-GE (GS300), and 4.3L V8 3UZ-FE (GS430). Engine availability depends on the market: Japan had GS250 and GS300; US and Europe had GS300 and GS430.
2004 LEXUS GS 3GR-FSE/2JZ-GE (S190)
S190 / 3GR-FSE, 2JZ-GE, 1G-FE, 3UZ-FE (V8) - limited markets / 2004 Lexus GS offered in several markets with inline-6 engines including 3.0L 3GR-FSE (Japan), 3.0L 2JZ-GE (North America, Europe), and 2.5L 1G-FE (select markets). V8 4.3L 3UZ-FE available in GS 430 trim primarily in North America.
2006 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (S190)
S190 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 1G-FE, 1UR-FSE (late 2005 update) / The 2006 Lexus GS featured inline 6-cylinder engines and a V8 variant in some markets; the 3.0L 2GR-FSE V6 used in North America and Europe, 3.0L 3GR-FSE in Japan, and a 4.3L 3UZ-FE V8 was offered in the GS 430. The engines have variable valve timing (VVT-i).
2007 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (S190)
S190 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE, V8 3UZ-FE / The 2007 Lexus GS range was offered with multiple gasoline engines depending on market: 3.0L V6 (3GR-FSE) in Japan, 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) in North America and Europe, and a 4.3L V8 (3UZ-FE) primarily in GS 430 trims. Engines featured dual overhead cams, VVT-i and direct injection (2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE) or EFI (3UZ-FE).
2008 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (S190)
S190 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE / V6 and V8 petrol engines offered globally with market variations. Common engines include 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE and 4.3L V8 3UZ-FE primarily in North America; Europe often includes the 3GR-FSE 3.0L V6 version.
2010 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (S190)
S190 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE, 2AZ-FSE / Available engines include 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE), 3.0L V6 (3GR-FSE), 4.3L V8 (3UZ-FE) in US and some markets, and 2.5L inline-4 (2AZ-FSE) hybrid variant in select regions.
2011 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (S190)
S190 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UR-FSE, 2AR-FSE (hybrid version) / The 2011 Lexus GS was offered with multiple petrol engines depending on market: 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE in GS 350, 3.0L V6 3GR-FSE in some Asian markets for GS 300, 4.6L V8 3UR-FSE in GS 460, and a 3.5L V6 plus electric hybrid system (2AR-FSE) in GS 450h hybrid.
2013 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (L10)
L10 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 3UR-FE / Available engines include V6 and V8 gasoline engines: 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE), 3.0L V6 (3GR-FSE) for some markets, 4.6L V8 (V8 2UR-GSE in GS 460), and 4.6L V8 (3UR-FE in GS 460 for some regions). Hybrid version (GS 450h) combines 3.5L V6 with electric motor.
2015 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (S190)
S190 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS, V35A-FTS / In 2015, the Lexus GS was offered mainly with several engines depending on the market: a 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE naturally aspirated petrol engine, a 3.5L V6 3GR-FSE/3GR-FKS (Japan), a 2.0L turbo inline-4 8AR-FTS in some markets, and a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 V35A-FTS for the GS F performance model introduced in 2015 (US & select markets).
2016 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/8GR-FXS (L10)
L10 / 2GR-FSE, 8GR-FXS, 3GR-FSE / Available with V6 3.5L naturally aspirated engines (2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE) and a 3.5L V6 hybrid (8GR-FXS) depending on market
2017 LEXUS GS 2GR-FKS/V8 1UR-FE (L10)
L10 / 2GR-FKS, V8 1UR-FE, 8AR-FTS (GS 200t/GS 300), 2GR-FSE (Japan, some markets) / Multiple engines: 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder (8AR-FTS) used in GS 200t/300 globally; 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 (2GR-FKS) in GS 350 globally; 5.0L V8 (1UR-FE) for GS F performance model; market-specific 2GR-FSE V6 (Japan, some regions).
2018 LEXUS GS VQ37VHR/8GR-FKS (L10 (GS 350/GS 200t), L11 (GS F))
L10 (GS 350/GS 200t), L11 (GS F) / VQ37VHR, 8GR-FKS, 2GR-FXS / 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated (GS 350), 3.5L V6 twin-turbo (GS F), 2.5L inline-4 turbo (GS 200t/GS 300 in some markets), plus hybrid 3.5L V6 (GS 450h)
2019 LEXUS GS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (L10 / L11)
L10 / L11 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS / 2019 Lexus GS models offered three main engines depending on market: 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE naturally aspirated (GS 350), 2.0L turbo I4 8AR-FTS (GS 200t, GS 300 in some markets), and 3.0L V6 3GR-FSE in select Asian regions.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | technical-profile | 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE | 2493 cc (1G-FE), 2997 cc (2JZ-GE), 4292 cc (3UZ-FE) | EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) |
| 2003 | technical-profile | 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE | 2492 cc (1G-FE), 2997 cc (2JZ-GE), 4292 cc (3UZ-FE) | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | 3GR-FSE, 2JZ-GE, 1G-FE, 3UZ-FE (V8) - limited markets | 2.5L to 4.3L V8 depending on market and trim | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 1G-FE, 1UR-FSE (late 2005 update) | 3.0L V6 (2GR-FSE), 3.0L V6 (3GR-FSE), 4.3L V8 (3UZ-FE) | Electronic Fuel Injection with direct injection (D-4S for V6 engines) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE, V8 3UZ-FE | 2GR-FSE: 3.5L V6, 3GR-FSE: 3.0L V6, 3UZ-FE: 4.3L V8 | Multi-port EFI with D-4 direct injection on some V6 engines; EFI on V8 |
| 2008 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE | 2967 cc (3GR-FSE), 3456 cc (2GR-FSE), 4292 cc (3UZ-FE) | Fuel injection (D-4 direct injection for V6 engines) |
| 2010 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE, 2AZ-FSE | 2499cc to 4292cc depending on engine | Direct fuel injection with D-4S system for V6 engines |
| 2011 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UR-FSE, 2AR-FSE (hybrid version) | 2994cc (3GR-FSE), 3456cc (2GR-FSE), 4608cc (3UR-FSE), 3456cc hybrid (2AR-FSE with hybrid electric motor) | D-4 direct fuel injection with multi-port injection in hybrid system |
| 2013 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 3UR-FE | varies by engine: 3.0L, 3.5L, or 4.6L V8 | Electronic fuel injection (D-4S direct injection for V6 engines) |
| 2015 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS, V35A-FTS | 3.5L V6 for main engines, 2.0L I4 turbo, 5.0L V8 for GS F variant | Fuel injection (D-4S dual injection for V6 engines) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 8GR-FXS, 3GR-FSE | 3.5L (3464cc) | Direct Injection (D-4S) for 2GR-FSE and 8GR-FXS engines |
| 2017 | technical-profile | 2GR-FKS, V8 1UR-FE, 8AR-FTS (GS 200t/GS 300), 2GR-FSE (Japan, some markets) | 2.0L (1998cc), 3.5L (3456cc), 5.0L (4968cc) | Electronic fuel injection, direct injection depending on engine |
| 2018 | technical-profile | VQ37VHR, 8GR-FKS, 2GR-FXS | 3.5L (VQ37VHR, 8GR-FKS), 2.0L turbo inline-4 (8AR-FTS on GS 200t/GS 300), 3.5L hybrid V6 (2GR-FXS) | Fuel injection (DI + port for V6 engines), direct injection turbo for 2.0L |
| 2019 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS | 2.0L, 3.5L, and 3.0L | Direct injection (D-4S for V6), turbocharged direct injection for 2.0L turbo |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API SL or higher | Approx. 5.0 liters with filter for 2JZ-GE (service fill with oil filter replacement) | Toyota Type T-IV manual for automatics or equivalent |
| 2003 | 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 API SJ or equivalent | 6.9 liters (with filter), service-fill | Toyota ATF Type T-IV or equivalent |
| 2004 | 3GR-FSE, 2JZ-GE, 1G-FE, 3UZ-FE (V8) - limited markets | API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 typical | Approx. 6.5L including filter (service fill, filter change required) | Toyota WS (world standard) automatic transmission fluid |
| 2006 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 1G-FE, 1UR-FSE (late 2005 update) | SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil recommended for most engines | Approximately 6.5 to 7.0 liters including filter (service-fill, varies by engine code) | Toyota WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) |
| 2007 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE, V8 3UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 synthetic or equivalent meeting API SM or later | Approx. 6.4L (service fill with filter change) | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| 2008 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE | 0W-20 Synthetic recommended for V6, 5W-30 acceptable; V8 typically 5W-30 synthetic | Approx. 6.9 L including filter (engine oil service-fill, varies by engine code) | Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid or equivalent |
| 2010 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE, 2AZ-FSE | SAE 5W-30 API SM or higher | Approx. 6.9 liters (service fill including oil filter) for V6 engines | Toyota WS fluid |
| 2011 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UR-FSE, 2AR-FSE (hybrid version) | 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil depending on climate and market | Approx. 6.4 liters including filter (service-fill; replace oil filter with each oil change) | Toyota WS Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| 2013 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 3UR-FE | 0W-20 synthetic recommended for most markets | Approx. 6.4 liters (service fill with filter change for 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE; exact capacity can vary slightly for other engines) | Toyota WS fluid or equivalent |
| 2015 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS, V35A-FTS | SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting API SN or higher | Approximately 6.3 liters with filter; exact capacity varies by engine and market; service-fill including filter recommended | Toyota WS Transmission Fluid or equivalent synthetic ATF recommended |
| 2016 | 2GR-FSE, 8GR-FXS, 3GR-FSE | SAE 0W-20 synthetic oil | Approx. 6.4 liters (including oil filter) - service fill, includes oil filter | Toyota Type WS or equivalent synthetic automatic transmission fluid |
| 2017 | 2GR-FKS, V8 1UR-FE, 8AR-FTS (GS 200t/GS 300), 2GR-FSE (Japan, some markets) | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | Approx. 6.4 liters service fill with filter change (3.5L V6 example) | Toyota WS (World Standard) ATF |
| 2018 | VQ37VHR, 8GR-FKS, 2GR-FXS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic (check exact market and engine) | Approx. 6.6 liters (including filter) for V6; service-fill capacity includes oil filter | Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid |
| 2019 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic gasoline engine oil | Approx. 6.6 liters (service fill with filter change) | Synthetic ATF type specific to transmission model |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE, 3GR-FSE, 3UZ-FE (V8) - limited markets, 2GR-FSE, 1UR-FSE (late 2005 update), V8 3UZ-FE, 2AZ-FSE, 3UR-FSE, 2AR-FSE (hybrid version), 2UR-GSE
- Transmissions: Not commonly available in all markets; mostly automatic transmissions standard, 4-speed or 5-speed automatic depending on market and engine, Toyota Type T-IV manual for automatics or equivalent, Not offered in most markets; some regions had optional 5-speed manual with GS250, 4-speed automatic (U660E) for GS250/GS300, 5-speed automatic (A650E) for GS430, Toyota ATF Type T-IV or equivalent, Not offered on this generation, 5-speed automatic (traditional torque converter)
- Tire sizes: 215/60R16, 225/55R16, 225/50R17, 225/50R17 (standard), 235/45R18 (optional), 225/45R18 depending on market and trim, 235/45R18 depending on trim and market, 225/45R18, 225/40R19, 235/40R19, 235/45R18
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API SL or higher / SAE 5W-30 API SJ or equivalent / API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 typical / SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil recommended for most engines
- Transmission fluid: Toyota Type T-IV manual for automatics or equivalent / Toyota ATF Type T-IV or equivalent / Toyota WS (world standard) automatic transmission fluid / Toyota WS Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
- Coolant: Approx. 10.5 liters (varies slightly by engine) / 10.4 liters / Approx. 10L / Approximately 9 to 10 liters, depending on engine and cooling system layout
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid recommended, depends on market regulations / DOT 3 or DOT 4 (market dependent) / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid depending on market
Known problems
- Timing belt replacement critical on 1G-FE and 2JZ-GE
- VVT-i system reliability generally good
- Suspension bushings wear over time
- Aging air suspension components (on GS430 with ADS)
- Oil leaks around valve covers
- Automatic transmission wear in high mileage units
- Headlight lens fogging (US market)
- Timing chain tensioner noise in high-mileage 2JZ engines
- Valve cover and oil pan gasket leaks
- Timing chain tensioner rattle on early V6 engines
- Oil leaks from valve cover gasket
- Suspension wear on higher mileage units