Lexus LS, XF20 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Lexus LS, XF20 (EU) differential fluid capacity is 1,3 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 km or 12 months and changing every 45000 km or 48 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • LS 400 (1997-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 400 (1995-1997)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Lexus LS 400 rear differential holds 1.3 liters of fluid across both the 1995-1997 and 1997-2000 configurations, a capacity typical of a compact rear differential unit in a rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan.
  • A check interval of 15,000 km or 12 months applies to both configurations under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level and condition are inspected well before a full drain and refill is due.
  • The change interval is set at 45,000 km or 48 months under normal use, which means a full fluid replacement occurs roughly every three check cycles on a distance basis.
  • The 48-month time limit on the change interval means that even with low annual mileage, the fluid is replaced at least once every four years under normal use conditions.
  • Both the 1995-1997 and 1997-2000 variants share identical capacity and interval figures, indicating no revision to the rear differential service schedule occurred across the mid-generation update of the XF20 platform.

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