Lexus ES, XV20 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Lexus ES, XV20 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 0,85 to 4,75 liters. Service intervals include checks at 30000 miles or 24 months and changes at 60000 miles or 48 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
ES 300 (USA) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: U140E 4/1
ES 300 (USA) (2000-2001)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: U140E 4/1
ES 300 (USA) (1999-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,75 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: U140E 4/1
ES 300 (USA) (1998-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: A541E 4/1
ES 300 (USA) (1997-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Capacity 0,85 liter (Differential)
  • Code: A541E 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The 1997 Lexus ES 300 (USA) automatic transaxle carries two separate capacity figures under normal use: a 3.5-liter service fill for the main transaxle and a smaller 0.85-liter figure designated for the differential, indicating the integrated differential within the transaxle assembly is serviced as a distinct fluid volume.
  • A service fill capacity reflects the amount of fluid exchanged during a routine drain-and-refill procedure, not the total system volume, so the 3.5-liter figure seen across the 1997, 1998, and 2000-2001 model years represents a partial fluid replacement rather than a full overhaul quantity.
  • The 1999 ES 300 (USA) shows a notably higher service fill of 4.75 liters compared to the 3.5-liter figure recorded for the surrounding model years, representing a meaningful variation within the same XV20 generation.
  • The 1998 model year entry lists only the 3.5-liter service fill with no differential capacity figure, in contrast to the 1997 entry where both values appear together.
  • For the 2000-2001 ES 300 (USA), a check interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months is specified under normal use conditions, paired with the 3.5-liter service fill capacity.
  • Under severe use conditions for the 2000-2001 ES 300 (USA), the same 3.5-liter service fill and 30,000-mile/24-month check interval apply, with the addition of a fluid change interval set at 60,000 miles or 48 months.
  • The 1997 and 1998 model year entries carry no stated check or change intervals, whereas the 2000-2001 entries are the only rows in the dataset to include explicit mileage and time-based service intervals.

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