2009 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (Japan) (XE20)
XE20 / Sedan / Global (primarily Japan, North America, Europe, Australia)
2GR-FSE3GR-FSE (Japan)4GR-FSE (Asia)Fiche exacte année/versionGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Oil consumption with early 2GR-FSE engines
- Water pump failures
- Suspension wear on sport models
First checks
- Verify timing chain rattle
- Inspect valve cover gasket leaks
- Check automatic transmission adaptive shifting
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
- 2009 IS models marked mid-cycle refresh with mild styling and suspension tweaks
- Market-dependent engine variants: North America primarily 3.5L V6, Japan had 2.5L and 3.0L options
- Oil capacity approximate due to market-specific oil filter variations