IS II XE20 · 2005–2013

Lexus IS 250 IS II XE20 · 208 hp (2005 to 2013)

The Lexus IS 250 of the IS II XE20 generation uses the 4GR-FSE 2.5 petrol engine with 208 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 208 PS / 153 kW
Displacement: 2 499 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: 4GR-FSE 2.5
Period covered: 2005–2013
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 6 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

208 hp (153 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2013.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation.

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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 IS 250 IS II XE20?

The 4GR-FSE 2.5 petrol engine (2 499 cc), 208 hp (153 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus IS 250?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 4GR-FSE 2.5 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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