GS II S160 · 1997–2005

Lexus GS 300 GS II S160 · 219 hp (1997 to 2005)

The Lexus GS 300 of the GS II S160 generation uses the 2JZ-GE 3.0 petrol engine with 219 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 219 PS / 161 kW
Displacement: 2 997 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: 2JZ-GE 3.0
Period covered: 1997–2005
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 5 speeds

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This version

219 hp (161 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 1997 to 2005.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The 2JZ-GE 3.0 engine is also fitted to: Lexus IS (IS I XE10).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Lexus GS 300 GS II S160?

The 2JZ-GE 3.0 petrol engine (2 997 cc), 219 hp (161 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus GS 300?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 2JZ-GE 3.0 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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