LS II XF20 · 1997–2000

Lexus LS 400 LS II XF20 · 284 hp (1997 to 2000)

The Lexus LS 400 of the LS II XF20 generation uses the 1UZ-FE 4.0 V8 petrol engine with 284 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 284 PS / 209 kW
Displacement: 3 969 cm³
Cylinders: 8
Engine code: 1UZ-FE 4.0 V8
Period covered: 1997–2000
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 5 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

284 hp (209 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic. Built from 1997 to 2000.

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In the range

It is the only 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 LS 400 LS II XF20?

The 1UZ-FE 4.0 V8 petrol engine (3 969 cc), 284 hp (209 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus LS 400?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 1UZ-FE 4.0 V8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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