Lexus LX engines
The Lexus LX is a Japanese full-size SUV from Lexus Division. Manufactured since 1996. In the first generation, until 1998, the car was produced as a mid-size SUV. The third generation of the model produced today is based on Toyota Land Cruiser 200. The LX is officially sold in Europe, Russia, Australia, North America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, but is not sold in Japan itself. In 2015, the car has undergone a restyling.
The Lexus LX was offered with 6 engines since 1995 (4 petrol, 2 diesel). Displacement ranges from 3.3 to 5.7 liters, power output from 185 to 420 hp. 5 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3UR-FE (about 600,000 km).
Lexus LX engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus LX450 1 (J80) 1995–1997 | |||||||
| Toyota 1FZ | 1995–1997 | 4.5 L R6 | 190–240 hp | petrol | chain | 7.4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Lexus LX470 2 (J100) 1998–2007 | |||||||
| Toyota 2UZ-FE | 1998–2007 | 4.7 L V8 | 230–282 hp | petrol | belt | 6.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Lexus LX570 3 (J200) 2007–present | |||||||
| Toyota 3UR-FE | 2007–present | 5.7 L V8 | 367–383 hp | petrol | chain | 8.6 L | ~600,000 km |
| Lexus LX450d 3 (J200) 2015–2021 | |||||||
| Toyota 1VD-FTV | 2015–2021 | 4.5 L V8 | 185–286 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + gears | 10.8 L | ~500,000 km |
| Lexus LX500d 4 (J310) 2021–present | |||||||
| Toyota F33A-FTV | 2021–present | 3.3 L V6 | 299–309 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 7.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Lexus LX600 4 (J310) 2021–present | |||||||
| Toyota V35A-FTS | 2021–present | 3.4 L V6 | 350–420 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 7.3 L | ~300,000 km |
Lexus LX engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Lexus LX?
Lexus LX450 1 (J80) (1995–1997): Toyota 1FZ; Lexus LX470 2 (J100) (1998–2007): Toyota 2UZ-FE; Lexus LX570 3 (J200) (2007–present): Toyota 3UR-FE; Lexus LX450d 3 (J200) (2015–2021): Toyota 1VD-FTV; Lexus LX500d 4 (J310) (2021–present): Toyota F33A-FTV; Lexus LX600 4 (J310) (2021–present): Toyota V35A-FTS.
Which Lexus LX engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Lexus LX engines are: Toyota 3UR-FE — about 600,000 km; Toyota 1VD-FTV — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2UZ-FE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Lexus LX engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1FZ — 7.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 1VD-FTV — 10.8 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 2UZ-FE — 6.8 L (5W-30); Toyota 3UR-FE — 8.6 L (5W-30); Toyota F33A-FTV — 7.2 L (0W-20); Toyota V35A-FTS — 7.3 L (0W-20).
Does the Lexus LX have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Toyota 1FZ, Toyota 1VD-FTV, Toyota 3UR-FE, Toyota F33A-FTV and Toyota V35A-FTS; timing belt: Toyota 2UZ-FE; gear drive: Toyota 1VD-FTV. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Lexus LX available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Toyota 1VD-FTV and Toyota F33A-FTV.
Engine details
Toyota 2UZ-FE
The biggest downside is the huge fuel consumption.
Toyota 1VD-FTV
Diesels of the first years of production often suffered from oil consumption, up to a liter per 1000 km. Usually the oil…
Toyota 3UR-FE
Often this engine suffers from coking of oil scraper rings.
Toyota V35A-FTS
At the moment, the statistics of malfunctions of this motor has not yet been collected.
Toyota F33A-FTV
On early engines the injector that supplies fuel for particulate filter regeneration coked and failed quickly; dealers repaired this under warranty.
Models with the same engines
- Toyota Land Cruiser 6 shared engines
- Toyota Sequoia 3 shared engines
- Toyota Tundra 3 shared engines
- Lexus GX 1 shared engine
- Lexus LS 1 shared engine
- Toyota 4Runner 1 shared engine