RX I Europe · 2000–2003

Lexus RX 300 RX I Europe · 201 hp (2000 to 2003)

The Lexus RX 300 of the RX I Europe generation uses the 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 petrol engine with 201 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 201 PS / 148 kW
Displacement: 2 995 cm³
Cylinders: 6
Engine code: 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6
Period covered: 2000–2003
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 4 speeds

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

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This version

201 hp (148 kW), all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic. Built from 2000 to 2003.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 engine is also fitted to: Lexus RX (RX II).

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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 RX 300 RX I Europe?

The 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 petrol engine (2 995 cc), 201 hp (148 kW).

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Which oil for the Lexus RX 300?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC GF-5/GF-6 / ACEA C2-approved oil suited to the 1MZ-FE 3.0 V6 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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