Lexus LS, XF40 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Lexus LS, XF40 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,7 to 1,4 liters. Service intervals include changing fluid every 30000 km or 48 months, changing every 40000 km or 48 months, and checking every 20000 km or 12 months. The data covers 10 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • LS 460 2WD (2012-2017)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 460 AWD (2012-2017)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7-0,8 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 460 AWD (2012-2017)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 600h (2012-2017)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7-0,8 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 600h (2012-2017)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 460 AWD (2008-2012)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7-0,8 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 460 AWD (2008-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 600h (2007-2012)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7-0,8 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 600h (2007-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months
  • LS 460 2WD (2006-2012)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,3-1,4 liter
  • Change 30000 km/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Lexus LS 460 2WD carries a rear differential fluid capacity of 1.3–1.4 liters across both the 2006-2012 and 2012-2017 model year ranges, a figure typical of a service fill rather than a full overhaul volume, as overhaul procedures generally require additional fluid to account for complete drainage of residual oil from bearings and housings.
  • The rear differential on the LS 460 2WD follows a change interval of 30,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, meaning the time-based limit of 48 months can trigger a fluid change even when the distance threshold has not been reached.
  • AWD variants of the LS 460 covering 2008-2012 add a front differential with a notably smaller capacity of 0.7–0.8 liters compared to the 1.3–1.4 liters specified for the rear unit, reflecting the compact housing typical of front differentials integrated into AWD transfer arrangements.
  • The LS 460 AWD from 2008-2012 specifies a periodic check interval of 20,000 km or 12 months for both front and rear differentials, separate from the change interval of 40,000 km or 48 months. A check interval at this frequency indicates a monitoring step intended to verify fluid level and condition without necessarily replacing the fluid.
  • The 2012-2017 LS 460 AWD drops the dedicated check interval present in the earlier 2008-2012 AWD specification, with the change interval adjusted to 30,000 km or 48 months for both front and rear differentials under normal use conditions.
  • The LS 600h, a full hybrid variant of the XF40 platform, carries the same front differential capacity of 0.7–0.8 liters and rear differential capacity of 1.3–1.4 liters as the AWD petrol models, with a change interval of 30,000 km or 48 months applying to both axles across the 2007-2012 and 2012-2017 ranges.
  • All differential fluid specifications across the LS 460 and LS 600h rows are designated for normal use conditions, a classification that generally reflects standard on-road driving as opposed to severe conditions such as frequent towing, extreme temperatures, or off-road operation.

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