Toyota 2VZ-FE
Often in these engines, the cylinder head cracked as a result of a gasket breakdown.
Lexus ES engines
The Lexus ES is a Japanese business sedan car produced by Lexus Division since 1989. The 6th generation of the model began to be produced in 2012, and in 2015 its updated version appeared. The first five generations of cars are based on Toyota Camry platform, 6th – on Toyota Avalon. The abbreviation in the name of the car comes from the phrase literally translated as “executive sedan”. In the domestic market, the car is known under the name Toyota Windom. Cars are assembled in Japan, sold in the USA, Europe and Russia.
The Lexus ES was offered with 12 engines since 1989 (12 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 150 to 315 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 4 a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1MZ-FE (about 450,000 km).
Lexus ES engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES250 1 (V20) 1989–1991 | |||||||
| Toyota 2VZ-FE | 1989–1991 | 2.5 L V6 | 159 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus ES300 2 (XV10) 1991–1996 | |||||||
| Toyota 3VZ-FE | 1991–1994 | 3.0 L V6 | 185 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 1993–1996 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Lexus ES300 3 (XV20) 1996–2001 | |||||||
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 1996–2001 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Lexus ES300 4 (XV30) 2001–2003 | |||||||
| Toyota 1MZ-FE | 2001–2003 | 3.0 L V6 | 168–220 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~450,000 km |
| Lexus ES 330 XV30 2003–2006 | |||||||
| Toyota 3MZ-FE | 2003–2006 | 3.3 L V6 | 225–255 hp | petrol | belt | 4.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Lexus ES350 5 (XV40) 2006–2012 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2006–2012 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Lexus ES 300h XV60 2012–2018 | |||||||
| Toyota 2AR-FXE | 2012–2018 | 2.5 L R4 | 152–161 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Lexus ES250 6 (XV60) 2012–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2AR-FE | 2012–present | 2.5 L R4 | 169–181 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~300,000 km |
| Lexus ES350 6 (XV60) 2012–2018 | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FE | 2012–2018 | 3.5 L V6 | 250–280 hp | petrol | chain | 6.1 L | ~400,000 km |
| Lexus ES200 6 (XV60) 2015–present | |||||||
| Toyota 6AR-FSE | 2015–present | 2.0 L R4 | 150–165 hp | petrol | chain | 4.4 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus ES200 7 (XZ10) 2018–present | |||||||
| Toyota M20A-FKS | 2018–present | 2.0 L R4 | 170–178 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus ES250 7 (XZ10) 2018–present | |||||||
| Toyota A25A-FKS | 2018–present | 2.5 L R4 | 200–210 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus ES300h 7 (XZ10) 2018–present | |||||||
| Toyota A25A-FXS | 2018–present | 2.5 L R4 | 174–189 hp | petrol | chain | 4.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Lexus ES350 7 (XZ10) 2018–present | |||||||
| Toyota 2GR-FKS | 2018–present | 3.5 L V6 | 280–315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
Lexus ES engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Lexus ES?
Lexus ES250 1 (V20) (1989–1991): Toyota 2VZ-FE; Lexus ES300 2 (XV10) (1991–1996): Toyota 3VZ-FE and Toyota 1MZ-FE; Lexus ES300 3 (XV20) (1996–2001): Toyota 1MZ-FE; Lexus ES300 4 (XV30) (2001–2003): Toyota 1MZ-FE; Lexus ES 330 XV30 (2003–2006): Toyota 3MZ-FE; Lexus ES350 5 (XV40) (2006–2012): Toyota 2GR-FE; Lexus ES 300h XV60 (2012–2018): Toyota 2AR-FXE; Lexus ES250 6 (XV60) (2012–present): Toyota 2AR-FE; Lexus ES350 6 (XV60) (2012–2018): Toyota 2GR-FE; Lexus ES200 6 (XV60) (2015–present): Toyota 6AR-FSE; Lexus ES200 7 (XZ10) (2018–present): Toyota M20A-FKS; Lexus ES250 7 (XZ10) (2018–present): Toyota A25A-FKS; Lexus ES300h 7 (XZ10) (2018–present): Toyota A25A-FXS; Lexus ES350 7 (XZ10) (2018–present): Toyota 2GR-FKS.
Which Lexus ES engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Lexus ES engines are: Toyota 1MZ-FE — about 450,000 km; Toyota 2GR-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 3MZ-FE — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Lexus ES engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AR-FE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2AR-FXE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FE — 6.1 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2GR-FKS — 5.5 L (0W-20); Toyota 2VZ-FE — 3.9 L (5W-30); Toyota 3MZ-FE — 4.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 3VZ-FE — 4.3 L (5W-30); Toyota 6AR-FSE — 4.4 L (5W-30); Toyota A25A-FKS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota A25A-FXS — 4.5 L (0W-20); Toyota M20A-FKS — 4.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Lexus ES have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 2AR-FE, Toyota 2AR-FXE, Toyota 2GR-FE, Toyota 2GR-FKS, Toyota 6AR-FSE, Toyota A25A-FKS, Toyota A25A-FXS and Toyota M20A-FKS; timing belt: Toyota 1MZ-FE, Toyota 2VZ-FE, Toyota 3MZ-FE and Toyota 3VZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Lexus ES available with a diesel engine?
No, all Lexus ES engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 3VZ-FE
As a result of overheating, due to breakdown of the gasket, the cylinder head often cracks.
Toyota 1MZ-FE
At high mileage, the engine often begins an impressive oil burner.
Toyota 3MZ-FE
On long runs, an impressive oil burn often begins.
Toyota 2GR-FE
In engines until 2010, the oil supply line to the phase regulators had a rubber part that could burst and the unit…
Toyota 2AR-FXE
The reliability of the engine is at a high level, it has almost no weak points.
Toyota 6AR-FSE
The reliability of the motor is not bad, it has practically no weak points.
Toyota 2GR-FKS
This power unit is considered reliable and serious damage was not noted.
Toyota A25A-FKS
Most of the complaints on specialized forums are related to various knocks or noise under the hood.
Toyota A25A-FXS
Like all units with D-4S injection, it is quite demanding on the quality of gasoline.
Toyota M20A-FKS
So far, the bulk of complaints on specialized forums are related to its noisy work.
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