IS III XE30 Europe · 2015–2017

Lexus IS 200t IS III XE30 Europe · 245 hp (2015 to 2017)

The Lexus IS 200t of the IS III XE30 Europe generation uses the 8AR-FTS 2.0 Turbo petrol engine with 245 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 245 PS / 180 kW
Displacement: 1 998 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: 8AR-FTS 2.0 Turbo
Period covered: 2015–2017
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 8 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

245 hp (180 kW), rear-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. Built from 2015 to 2017.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The 8AR-FTS 2.0 Turbo engine is also fitted to: Lexus NX (NX I).

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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.

Source [1]

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 200t IS III XE30 Europe?

The 8AR-FTS 2.0 Turbo petrol engine (1 998 cc), 245 hp (180 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus IS 200t?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 8AR-FTS 2.0 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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