Lexus LS, XF40 (USA / CAN)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Lexus LS, XF40 (USA / CAN) models utilize brake fluid with a capacity range between min and max. Service intervals include checks at 8000 km or 5000 miles/ 6 months and changes at 32000 km, 48000 km, 48000 km/ 36 months, or 30000 miles/ 36 months. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
LS 460 4WD (CAN) (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 48000 km/ 36 months
LS 460 4WD (USA) (2014-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 miles/ 6 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 36 months
LS 460 4WD (CAN) (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 32000 km
LS 460 4WD (CAN) (2008-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 48000 km
LS 460 4WD (USA) (2008-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 miles/ 6 months
  • Change 30000 miles/ 36 months

Additional Notes

  • For the Lexus LS, XF40, brake fluid level is maintained between the reservoir minimum and maximum marks rather than filled to a fixed volume, which is standard practice for hydraulic brake systems where fluid level reflects pad wear rather than consumption.
  • The Canadian-market LS 460 4WD follows an 8,000 km check interval across all model years from 2008-2017, while the USA-market equivalent is checked every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
  • The USA-market LS 460 4WD carries a consistent change interval of 30,000 miles or 36 months across the full 2008-2017 span, with both a distance and a time limit applied simultaneously.
  • The Canadian-market LS 460 4WD from 2010-2013 has a change interval of 32,000 km, which is shorter than the 48,000 km interval specified for both the 2008-2009 and 2014-2017 Canadian configurations.
  • The 2014-2017 Canadian LS 460 4WD adds a 36-month time limit alongside the 48,000 km distance interval, whereas the 2008-2009 Canadian specification lists only the distance figure without a corresponding time component.
  • All rows across both markets are designated for normal use conditions, meaning none of the intervals listed reflect a shortened severe-duty schedule.

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