Lexus LS engines
Lexus LS is a Japanese executive car in the body of a sedan from the Lexus Division line. Produced since 1989. LS is the flagship model of the manufacturer. A total of 5 generations of cars have been produced. For all the time, the model was manufactured at one plant in the Japanese city of Tahara. The abbreviation in the name of the car stands for “executive sedan”. The car is sold in the USA, Europe and South Africa. The 5th generation of the model was presented in January 2017.
The Lexus LS was offered with 9 engines since 1989 (9 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.4 to 5.0 liters, power output from 250 to 420 hp. 7 use a timing chain and 2 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1UZ-FE (about 500,000 km).
Lexus LS engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS XF10 1989–1994 | |||||||
| Toyota 1UZ-FE | 1989–1994 | 4.0 L V8 | 250–300 hp | petrol | belt | 5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Lexus LS XF20 1994–2000 | |||||||
| Toyota 1UZ-FE | 1994–2000 | 4.0 L V8 | 250–300 hp | petrol | belt | 5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Lexus LS XF30 2000–2006 | |||||||
| Toyota 3UZ-FE | 2000–2006 | 4.3 L V8 | 280–305 hp | petrol | belt | 5.1 L | ~500,000 km |
| Lexus LS 460 XF40 2006–2017 | |||||||
| Toyota 1UR-FSE | 2006–2017 | 4.6 L V8 | 365–392 hp | petrol | chain | 8.6 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1UR-FE | 2006–2017 | 4.6 L V8 | 296–347 hp | petrol | chain | 8.6 L | ~450,000 km |
| Lexus LS 600h XF40 2007–2017 | |||||||
| Toyota 2UR-FSE | 2007–2017 | 5.0 L V8 | 394 hp | petrol | chain | 8.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Lexus LS350 5 (XF50) 2017–present | |||||||
| Toyota 8GR-FKS | 2017–present | 3.5 L V6 | 315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.8 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 2GR-FKS | 2017–present | 3.5 L V6 | 280–315 hp | petrol | chain | 5.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Lexus LS500 5 (XF50) 2017–present | |||||||
| Toyota V35A-FTS | 2017–present | 3.4 L V6 | 350–420 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 7.3 L | ~300,000 km |
| Lexus LS500h 5 (XF50) 2017–present | |||||||
| Toyota 8GR-FXS | 2017–present | 3.5 L V6 | 299 hp | petrol | chain | 5.8 L | ~300,000 km |
Lexus LS engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Lexus LS?
Lexus LS XF10 (1989–1994): Toyota 1UZ-FE; Lexus LS XF20 (1994–2000): Toyota 1UZ-FE; Lexus LS XF30 (2000–2006): Toyota 3UZ-FE; Lexus LS 460 XF40 (2006–2017): Toyota 1UR-FSE and Toyota 1UR-FE; Lexus LS 600h XF40 (2007–2017): Toyota 2UR-FSE; Lexus LS350 5 (XF50) (2017–present): Toyota 8GR-FKS and Toyota 2GR-FKS; Lexus LS500 5 (XF50) (2017–present): Toyota V35A-FTS; Lexus LS500h 5 (XF50) (2017–present): Toyota 8GR-FXS.
Which Lexus LS engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Lexus LS engines are: Toyota 1UZ-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2UR-FSE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 3UZ-FE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Lexus LS engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1UR-FE — 8.6 L (5W-30); Toyota 1UR-FSE — 8.6 L (5W-30); Toyota 1UZ-FE — 5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2GR-FKS — 5.5 L (0W-20); Toyota 2UR-FSE — 8.6 L (5W-30); Toyota 3UZ-FE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 8GR-FKS — 5.8 L (0W-20); Toyota 8GR-FXS — 5.8 L (0W-20); Toyota V35A-FTS — 7.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Lexus LS have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1UR-FE, Toyota 1UR-FSE, Toyota 2GR-FKS, Toyota 2UR-FSE, Toyota 8GR-FKS, Toyota 8GR-FXS and Toyota V35A-FTS; timing belt: Toyota 1UZ-FE and Toyota 3UZ-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Lexus LS available with a diesel engine?
No, all Lexus LS engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 1UR-FE
Some owners experience moderate oil consumption.
Toyota 1UR-FSE
Owners complain about moderate oil consumption up to 0.5 liters per thousand.
Toyota 2UR-FSE
A number of owners complain about oil consumption due to the occurrence of rings.
Toyota 2GR-FKS
This power unit is considered reliable and serious damage was not noted.
Toyota 8GR-FKS
On specialized forums, the engine is mainly praised and complained only about leaks along the front.
Toyota 8GR-FXS
On specialized forums, the engine is mostly praised, there are complaints only about lubricant leaks.
Toyota V35A-FTS
At the moment, the statistics of malfunctions of this motor has not yet been collected.
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- Toyota Crown 4 shared engines
- Lexus SC 2 shared engines
- Toyota Celsior 2 shared engines
- Toyota Land Cruiser 2 shared engines
- Toyota Sequoia 2 shared engines
- Toyota Soarer 2 shared engines
- Toyota Tundra 2 shared engines
- Lexus ES 1 shared engine
- Lexus GX 1 shared engine