2004 LEXUS GS 3GR-FSE/2JZ-GE (S190)
S190 / Sedan / Global (main markets: Japan, North America, Europe)
3GR-FSE2JZ-GE1G-FE3UZ-FE (V8) - limited marketsFiche exacte année/versionSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Headlight lens fogging (US market)
- Timing chain tensioner noise in high-mileage 2JZ engines
- Valve cover and oil pan gasket leaks
First checks
- Timing chain tensioner condition
- Cooling system service history
- Oil leaks around gaskets
Avant de remplacer des pièces
- 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
- Engine availability and power output vary significantly by market; 3GR-FSE in Japan with D-4 direct injection, 2JZ-GE in North America and Europe without direct injection.
- The V8 3UZ-FE engine was introduced in GS 430 from 2001; continued into 2004 mainly in North America.