Toyota Aristo engines
Toyota Aristo is a business class car produced by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1991. Under this name, the car is known primarily in the domestic Japanese market. For the external and mainly North American market, the model is named Lexus GS. Body type 5-seater 4-door sedan. The car was manufactured in a rear- and all-wheel drive configuration. Since 2012, the 4th generation Lexus model GS has been produced at a factory in Japan. At the same time, the car is classified as a sports sedan.
Toyota Aristo, 1st generation, 1991-1997
The main advantages of this model include the presence of a comfortable cabin, in which already in the basic configuration there is everything necessary for the driver and passenger not to experience any inconvenience. The machine has a sensitive and precise steering, demonstrates excellent stability on the road surface.
The design of the nose is made in the style of premium cars of the time. This is expressed in the presence of separately located blocks of the main light of a non-standard shape, the radiator grille and sections of the air intake system have a stylish, representative design. The side planes of the body have smooth contours that give the profile a more dynamic look. At the stern, a non-standard design of the elements of the rear lights stands out, two pipes of the exhaust system are spaced along the edges of the bumper. The interior decoration was carried out with high-class materials, including natural wood inserts, light-colored leather that has gone through more than a dozen stages of processing, and polymer panels with a pleasant texture for the eyes. The automaker included a separate air conditioner with several preset modes of operation as part of the mandatory option relationship. In the cabin, full-time audio training is carried out, the doors are locked with a central lock, all windows are equipped with a servo drive.
Toyota Aristo, 2nd generation, 1997-2005
The Toyota Aristo was offered with 3 engines between 1991 and 1997 (3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.0 to 4.0 liters, power output from 215 to 330 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1UZ-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Aristo engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Aristo 1 (S140) 1991–1997 | |||||||
| Toyota 2JZ-GE | 1991–1997 | 3.0 L R6 | 215–230 hp | petrol | belt | 4–5 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 1UZ-FE | 1991–1997 | 4.0 L V8 | 250–300 hp | petrol | belt | 5.6 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 2JZ-GTE | 1991–1997 | 3.0 L R6 | 275–330 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.1 L | ~500,000 km |
Toyota Aristo engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Aristo?
Toyota Aristo 1 (S140) (1991–1997): Toyota 2JZ-GE, Toyota 1UZ-FE and Toyota 2JZ-GTE.
Which Toyota Aristo engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Aristo engines are: Toyota 1UZ-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2JZ-GE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 2JZ-GTE — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Aristo engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1UZ-FE — 5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2JZ-GE — 4–5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 2JZ-GTE — 5.1 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Toyota Aristo have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Toyota 1UZ-FE, Toyota 2JZ-GE and Toyota 2JZ-GTE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Aristo available with a diesel engine?
No, all Toyota Aristo engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Toyota 2JZ-GE
The design of the motor has no weaknesses, but at high mileage it consumes oil. The reason here, as usual, is the…
Toyota 2JZ-GTE
A number of modifications of this engine were equipped with turbines with a ceramic impeller, which tends to fall apart, and its…
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